Nouakchott Sud, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Sud,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
28°C
82.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,011 hPa

Feel like: 28 °C

Temperature: 28°C

Cloud: 30%

Humidity: 52%

Wind: NNE - 23 km/h

Visibility: 25.1 km

Weather forecast

Sun
25 Oct
27°C / 41°C
Partly Cloudy
Mon
26 Oct
25°C / 40°C
Overcast
Tue
27 Oct
27°C / 37°C
Overcast
Wed
28 Oct
25°C / 35°C
Overcast
Thu
29 Oct
24°C / 35°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
02:00 AM
18° / 28°
18° / 28°
Mainly Clear
52% 48 km/h
03:00 AM
18° / 28°
18° / 28°
Mainly Clear
53% 45 km/h
04:00 AM
17° / 28°
17° / 28°
Partly Cloudy
53% 43 km/h
05:00 AM
17° / 27°
17° / 27°
Mainly Clear
55% 40 km/h
06:00 AM
17° / 27°
17° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
55% 37 km/h
07:00 AM
17° / 26°
17° / 26°
Mainly Clear
55% 36 km/h
08:00 AM
16° / 27°
16° / 27°
Clear Sky
52% 35 km/h
09:00 AM
16° / 29°
16° / 29°
Mainly Clear
46% 35 km/h
10:00 AM
15° / 32°
15° / 32°
Clear Sky
37% 38 km/h
11:00 AM
13° / 35°
13° / 35°
Clear Sky
27% 41 km/h
12:00 PM
10° / 37°
10° / 37°
Clear Sky
19% 43 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 35.9°C
  • Average low 25.13°C
  • Hottest day 42°C (24 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 22°C (04 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 42.77%
  • Days with precipitation 7 days
  • Highest precipitation 20 mm (10 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 37°C
  • Min: 28°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Nouakchott Sud over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Nouakchott Sud in the coming days

Rainfall in Nouakchott Sud in the coming days

Nouakchott Sud Climate Summary

Nouakchott Sud features a Subtropical desert (Köppen classification: BWh), with an average annual temperature of 27.56ºC (81.61ºF), which is about -2.2% lower than the national average for Mauritania. Annually, the city experiences approximately 12.41 millimeters (0.49 inches) of rainfall, spread across 21.37 rainy days, accounting for 5.85% of the year.

Longitude 18.0735299
Latitude -15.9582372
Yearly high temperature 31.15ºC (88.07ºF)
Yearly low temperature 23.22ºC (73.8ºF)
Hottest month March 30.74ºC (87.33ºF)
Coldest month January 18.82ºC (65.88ºF)
Yearly precip 12.41mm (0.49in)
Days with rainfall 21.37 days (5.85%)
Driest month December (33.77%)
Wettest month September (62.71%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 28.52° / 18.82° 0.27 days
February 29.07° / 19.21° 0.64 days
March 30.74° / 20.26° 0.27 days
April 30.98° / 21.13° 0.55 days
May 32.05° / 22.72° 0.91 days
June 33.0° / 24.4° 2.09 days
July 30.67° / 24.88° 3.27 days
August 30.95° / 26.44° 5.64 days
September 33.26° / 28.03° 4.82 days
October 34.49° / 27.89° 2.36 days
November 31.37° / 24.43° 0.55 days
December 28.71° / 20.49° 0.0 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Nouakchott Sud?

March has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 30.74ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 18.82ºC).

2. What should I wear in Nouakchott Sud today?

For today's very hot weather in Nouakchott Sud, with the high temperatures above 42ºC (107.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- Airy sandals or flip-flops

Temperature

Early
18°C / 28°C
Morning
16°C / 29°C
Afternoon
1°C / 42°C
Evening
21°C / 30°C

Air quality

Extreme

Extreme air quality, serious health effects for everyone, strong precautions needed

  • CO2 440
  • CO 105
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 30
  • PM10 555
  • PM25 174
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,347

Sunrise / Sunset

07:00
18:35