Nouakchott Nord, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Nord,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
30°C
86.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Mainly Clear

Pressure: 1,013 hPa

Feel like: 34 °C

Temperature: 30°C

Cloud: 44%

Humidity: 69%

Wind: NW - 15 km/h

Visibility: 21.06 km

Weather forecast

Thu
20 Aug
27°C / 40°C
Overcast
Fri
21 Aug
30°C / 45°C
Clear Sky
Sat
22 Aug
27°C / 34°C
Partly Cloudy
Sun
23 Aug
27°C / 33°C
Overcast
Mon
24 Aug
26°C / 34°C
Moderate Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
21:00 PM
24° / 30°
24° / 30°
Mainly Clear
69% 29 km/h
22:00 PM
22° / 30°
22° / 30°
Clear Sky
65% 24 km/h
23:00 PM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Clear Sky
70% 21 km/h
00:00 AM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Clear Sky
69% 21 km/h
01:00 AM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Clear Sky
78% 21 km/h
02:00 AM
23° / 28°
23° / 28°
Clear Sky
72% 23 km/h
03:00 AM
22° / 28°
22° / 28°
Clear Sky
68% 24 km/h
04:00 AM
22° / 28°
22° / 28°
Overcast
71% 23 km/h
05:00 AM
22° / 28°
22° / 28°
Overcast
70% 20 km/h
06:00 AM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Mainly Clear
77% 21 km/h
07:00 AM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Clear Sky
82% 20 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 33.63°C
  • Average low 26.0°C
  • Hottest day 45°C (21 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 24°C (29 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 70.5%
  • Days with precipitation 13 days
  • Highest precipitation 23 mm (06 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 40°C
  • Min: 25°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 36ºC (96.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- Airy sandals or flip-flops

Temperature

Early
24°C / 28°C
Morning
23°C / 30°C
Afternoon
22°C / 35°C
Evening
24°C / 30°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 435
  • CO 106
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 60
  • PM10 133
  • PM25 41
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,351

Sunrise / Sunset

06:46
19:27