Gorgol, Mauritania Weather

Gorgol,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
30°C
86.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 1,006 hPa

Feel like: 27 °C

Temperature: 30°C

Cloud: 5%

Humidity: 21%

Wind: ENE - 18 km/h

Visibility: 30.0 km

Weather forecast

Sun
08 Nov
27°C / 38°C
Clear Sky
Mon
09 Nov
26°C / 37°C
Clear Sky
Tue
10 Nov
24°C / 36°C
Partly Cloudy
Wed
11 Nov
23°C / 37°C
Clear Sky
Thu
12 Nov
23°C / 38°C
Mainly Clear
Hourly forecast today:
05:00 AM
6° / 30°
6° / 30°
Clear Sky
21% 30 km/h
06:00 AM
6° / 30°
6° / 30°
Clear Sky
21% 29 km/h
07:00 AM
5° / 29°
5° / 29°
Clear Sky
21% 28 km/h
08:00 AM
5° / 31°
5° / 31°
Clear Sky
20% 30 km/h
09:00 AM
5° / 33°
5° / 33°
Clear Sky
18% 33 km/h
10:00 AM
5° / 35°
5° / 35°
Clear Sky
16% 41 km/h
11:00 AM
5° / 37°
5° / 37°
Clear Sky
14% 44 km/h
12:00 PM
5° / 38°
5° / 38°
Mainly Clear
13% 44 km/h
13:00 PM
6° / 39°
6° / 39°
Clear Sky
13% 43 km/h
14:00 PM
6° / 39°
6° / 39°
Clear Sky
12% 42 km/h
15:00 PM
5° / 40°
5° / 40°
Clear Sky
12% 39 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 36.17°C
  • Average low 24.37°C
  • Hottest day 41°C (25 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (22 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 26.0%
  • Days with precipitation 3 days
  • Highest precipitation 17 mm (01 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 40°C
  • Min: 28°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gorgol over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Gorgol in the coming days

Rainfall in Gorgol in the coming days

Gorgol Climate Summary

Gorgol features a Subtropical desert (Köppen classification: BWh), with an average annual temperature of 32.84ºC (91.11ºF), which is about 3.08% higher than the national average for Mauritania. Annually, the city experiences approximately 19.97 millimeters (0.79 inches) of rainfall, spread across 30.17 rainy days, accounting for 8.27% of the year.

Longitude 15.9717357
Latitude -12.6216211
Yearly high temperature 37.88ºC (100.18ºF)
Yearly low temperature 26.26ºC (79.27ºF)
Hottest month May 42.42ºC (108.36ºF)
Coldest month January 19.85ºC (67.73ºF)
Yearly precip 19.97mm (0.79in)
Days with rainfall 30.17 days (8.27%)
Driest month January (13.4%)
Wettest month August (46.95%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 32.7° / 19.85° 0.0 days
February 34.95° / 21.26° 0.0 days
March 38.28° / 23.76° 0.27 days
April 40.81° / 26.73° 0.45 days
May 42.42° / 29.06° 0.45 days
June 41.83° / 29.18° 1.91 days
July 38.73° / 29.18° 6.64 days
August 37.26° / 29.01° 10.0 days
September 38.08° / 29.62° 7.27 days
October 39.52° / 30.04° 2.91 days
November 36.82° / 26.2° 0.27 days
December 33.16° / 21.24° 0.0 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Gorgol?

May has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 42.42ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 19.85ºC).

2. What should I wear in Gorgol today?

For today's very hot weather in Gorgol, with the high temperatures above 40ºC (104.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts

Temperature

Early
7°C / 31°C
Morning
5°C / 33°C
Afternoon
5°C / 40°C
Evening
5°C / 32°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 443
  • CO 109
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 41
  • PM10 83
  • PM25 15
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,332

Sunrise / Sunset

06:49
18:18