Nouakchott Ouest, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Ouest,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,011 hPa

Feel like: 31 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 82%

Humidity: 87%

Wind: WNW - 14 km/h

Visibility: 17.08 km

Weather forecast

Sun
09 Aug
26°C / 30°C
Overcast
Mon
10 Aug
27°C / 30°C
Partly Cloudy
Tue
11 Aug
27°C / 30°C
Overcast
Wed
12 Aug
26°C / 30°C
Overcast
Thu
13 Aug
26°C / 29°C
Mainly Clear
Hourly forecast today:
06:00 AM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Overcast
87% 22 km/h
07:00 AM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Mainly Clear
85% 22 km/h
08:00 AM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
81% 21 km/h
09:00 AM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Mainly Clear
77% 21 km/h
10:00 AM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Clear Sky
74% 23 km/h
11:00 AM
24° / 30°
24° / 30°
Clear Sky
71% 27 km/h
12:00 PM
24° / 30°
24° / 30°
Clear Sky
69% 30 km/h
13:00 PM
24° / 31°
24° / 31°
Clear Sky
67% 31 km/h
14:00 PM
24° / 31°
24° / 31°
Clear Sky
68% 35 km/h
15:00 PM
24° / 30°
24° / 30°
Clear Sky
70% 37 km/h
16:00 PM
24° / 30°
24° / 30°
Clear Sky
72% 38 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 30.3°C
  • Average low 25.77°C
  • Hottest day 34°C (19 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 24°C (31 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 76.7%
  • Days with precipitation 8 days
  • Highest precipitation 36 mm (31 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 33°C
  • Min: 26°C
  • Total Precipitation: 3 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 31ºC (87.8ºF), consider wearing:
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- Airy sandals or flip-flops

Temperature

Early
24°C / 27°C
Morning
24°C / 28°C
Afternoon
24°C / 30°C
Evening
25°C / 28°C

Air quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

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

  • CO2 441
  • CO 98
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 54
  • PM10 113
  • PM25 36
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,349

Sunrise / Sunset

06:44
19:34