Nouakchott Nord, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Nord,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
30°C
86.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,014 hPa

Feel like: 33 °C

Temperature: 30°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 56%

Wind: NNW - 13 km/h

Visibility: 25.02 km

Weather forecast

Fri
23 Oct
26°C / 37°C
Overcast
Sat
24 Oct
25°C / 41°C
Overcast
Sun
25 Oct
26°C / 41°C
Partly Cloudy
Mon
26 Oct
25°C / 41°C
Overcast
Tue
27 Oct
25°C / 38°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
21:00 PM
21° / 30°
21° / 30°
Overcast
56% 27 km/h
22:00 PM
17° / 33°
17° / 33°
Overcast
39% 28 km/h
23:00 PM
17° / 32°
17° / 32°
Overcast
39% 33 km/h
00:00 AM
19° / 31°
19° / 31°
Overcast
48% 37 km/h
01:00 AM
19° / 30°
19° / 30°
Overcast
51% 36 km/h
02:00 AM
19° / 29°
19° / 29°
Overcast
52% 35 km/h
03:00 AM
19° / 29°
19° / 29°
Overcast
56% 32 km/h
04:00 AM
19° / 28°
19° / 28°
Overcast
58% 31 km/h
05:00 AM
19° / 27°
19° / 27°
Overcast
59% 29 km/h
06:00 AM
18° / 27°
18° / 27°
Overcast
60% 27 km/h
07:00 AM
18° / 26°
18° / 26°
Overcast
60% 27 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 36.47°C
  • Average low 24.13°C
  • Hottest day 41°C (24 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 21°C (30 October 2026)
  • Average humidity 44.83%
  • Days with precipitation 9 days
  • Highest precipitation 28 mm (07 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 36°C
  • Min: 24°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

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

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

Rainfall in Nouakchott Nord in the coming days

Nouakchott Nord Climate Summary

Nouakchott Nord 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 18.1130205
Latitude -15.8994956
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 Nord?

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 Nord today?

For today's very hot weather in Nouakchott Nord, with the high temperatures above 38ºC (100.4ºF), consider wearing:
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Sleeveless tops or vests

Temperature

Early
17°C / 29°C
Morning
16°C / 30°C
Afternoon
14°C / 38°C
Evening
21°C / 30°C

Air quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups air quality, health effects possible for sensitive people, general public usually unaffected

  • CO2 442
  • CO 146
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 33
  • PM10 170
  • PM25 47
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,346

Sunrise / Sunset

06:59
18:36