Nouakchott Nord, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Nord,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
23°C
73.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,012 hPa

Feel like: 18 °C

Temperature: 23°C

Cloud: 94%

Humidity: 31%

Wind: NNE - 24 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Sat
24 Jan
17°C / 25°C
Overcast
Sun
25 Jan
17°C / 25°C
Overcast
Mon
26 Jan
16°C / 25°C
Overcast
Tue
27 Jan
17°C / 26°C
Overcast
Wed
28 Jan
17°C / 27°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
18:00 PM
4° / 23°
4° / 23°
Overcast
31% 32 km/h
19:00 PM
8° / 21°
8° / 21°
Overcast
42% 32 km/h
20:00 PM
12° / 19°
12° / 19°
Overcast
66% 17 km/h
21:00 PM
13° / 18°
13° / 18°
Partly Cloudy
73% 21 km/h
22:00 PM
13° / 18°
13° / 18°
Partly Cloudy
75% 18 km/h
23:00 PM
12° / 18°
12° / 18°
Partly Cloudy
69% 18 km/h
00:00 AM
11° / 18°
11° / 18°
Partly Cloudy
63% 17 km/h
01:00 AM
11° / 18°
11° / 18°
Overcast
63% 16 km/h
02:00 AM
11° / 18°
11° / 18°
Partly Cloudy
62% 21 km/h
03:00 AM
11° / 18°
11° / 18°
Overcast
62% 25 km/h
04:00 AM
11° / 18°
11° / 18°
Overcast
66% 27 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 25.27°C
  • Average low 16.47°C
  • Hottest day 31°C (01 February 2026)
  • Coldest day 14°C (22 January 2026)
  • Average humidity 43.0%
  • Days with precipitation 0 days
  • Highest precipitation 0 mm

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 23°C
  • Min: 14°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 warm weather in Nouakchott Nord, with temperatures between 21ºC to 24ºC (69.8ºF to 75.2ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Cotton or linen fabrics
- Light, breathable socks
- Comfortable sandals or sneakers
- Sunscreen (if spending time outdoors)

Temperature

Early
6°C / 16°C
Morning
6°C / 16°C
Afternoon
3°C / 24°C
Evening
13°C / 18°C

Air quality

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

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

  • CO2 443
  • CO 137
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 71
  • PM10 366
  • PM25 42
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,377

Sunrise / Sunset

07:38
18:52