Nouakchott Ouest, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Ouest,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 1,012 hPa

Feel like: 27 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 41%

Wind: ENE - 12 km/h

Visibility: 29.74 km

Weather forecast

Sun
08 Nov
26°C / 38°C
Mainly Clear
Mon
09 Nov
25°C / 37°C
Mainly Clear
Tue
10 Nov
24°C / 37°C
Overcast
Wed
11 Nov
22°C / 36°C
Mainly Clear
Thu
12 Nov
22°C / 34°C
Clear Sky
Hourly forecast today:
05:00 AM
13° / 27°
13° / 27°
Clear Sky
41% 20 km/h
06:00 AM
13° / 27°
13° / 27°
Clear Sky
41% 20 km/h
07:00 AM
13° / 27°
13° / 27°
Clear Sky
42% 21 km/h
08:00 AM
13° / 27°
13° / 27°
Clear Sky
42% 23 km/h
09:00 AM
13° / 29°
13° / 29°
Clear Sky
38% 25 km/h
10:00 AM
12° / 31°
12° / 31°
Clear Sky
31% 30 km/h
11:00 AM
10° / 34°
10° / 34°
Clear Sky
23% 34 km/h
12:00 PM
8° / 36°
8° / 36°
Clear Sky
17% 39 km/h
13:00 PM
7° / 38°
7° / 38°
Clear Sky
15% 41 km/h
14:00 PM
7° / 39°
7° / 39°
Clear Sky
14% 41 km/h
15:00 PM
6° / 39°
6° / 39°
Clear Sky
13% 38 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 34.13°C
  • Average low 22.53°C
  • Hottest day 42°C (25 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (22 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 40.07%
  • Days with precipitation 5 days
  • Highest precipitation 34 mm (02 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 38°C
  • Min: 24°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

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

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

Rainfall in Nouakchott Ouest in the coming days

Nouakchott Ouest Climate Summary

Nouakchott Ouest 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 18.1511357
Latitude -15.993491
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 Ouest?

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 Ouest today?

For today's very hot weather in Nouakchott Ouest, with the high temperatures above 39ºC (102.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- Sleeveless tops or vests

Temperature

Early
14°C / 28°C
Morning
13°C / 29°C
Afternoon
6°C / 39°C
Evening
6°C / 33°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 441
  • CO 119
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 43
  • PM10 196
  • PM25 38
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,339

Sunrise / Sunset

07:05
18:29