Gorgol, Mauritania Weather

Gorgol,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
29°C
84.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,007 hPa

Feel like: 33 °C

Temperature: 29°C

Cloud: 98%

Humidity: 65%

Wind: N - 6 km/h

Visibility: 26.66 km

Weather forecast

Sun
11 Oct
26°C / 34°C
Overcast
Mon
12 Oct
27°C / 36°C
Overcast
Tue
13 Oct
26°C / 36°C
Overcast
Wed
14 Oct
26°C / 37°C
Mainly Clear
Thu
15 Oct
25°C / 36°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
19:00 PM
22° / 29°
22° / 29°
Overcast
65% 14 km/h
20:00 PM
22° / 28°
22° / 28°
Overcast
71% 9 km/h
21:00 PM
22° / 28°
22° / 28°
Overcast
71% 5 km/h
22:00 PM
22° / 28°
22° / 28°
Overcast
70% 6 km/h
23:00 PM
22° / 28°
22° / 28°
Overcast
69% 7 km/h
00:00 AM
21° / 28°
21° / 28°
Overcast
68% 9 km/h
01:00 AM
21° / 27°
21° / 27°
Overcast
69% 11 km/h
02:00 AM
21° / 27°
21° / 27°
Overcast
69% 12 km/h
03:00 AM
21° / 27°
21° / 27°
Overcast
72% 10 km/h
04:00 AM
22° / 27°
22° / 27°
Overcast
73% 9 km/h
05:00 AM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Overcast
78% 9 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 35.4°C
  • Average low 26.0°C
  • Hottest day 39°C (01 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 23°C (10 October 2026)
  • Average humidity 51.83%
  • Days with precipitation 20 days
  • Highest precipitation 72 mm (05 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 35°C
  • Min: 26°C
  • Total Precipitation: 1 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 32ºC (89.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities

Temperature

Early
23°C / 24°C
Morning
22°C / 27°C
Afternoon
21°C / 30°C
Evening
22°C / 28°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 446
  • CO 123
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 40
  • PM10 81
  • PM25 38
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,351

Sunrise / Sunset

06:41
18:32