Nouakchott Sud, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Sud,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
29°C
84.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,012 hPa

Feel like: 34 °C

Temperature: 29°C

Cloud: 88%

Humidity: 78%

Wind: NW - 19 km/h

Visibility: 20.06 km

Weather forecast

Thu
20 Aug
28°C / 34°C
Drizzle
Fri
21 Aug
30°C / 44°C
Clear Sky
Sat
22 Aug
28°C / 32°C
Overcast
Sun
23 Aug
27°C / 30°C
Overcast
Mon
24 Aug
27°C / 32°C
Drizzle Dense Intensity
Hourly forecast today:
20:00 PM
25° / 29°
25° / 29°
Overcast
78% 42 km/h
21:00 PM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Mainly Clear
74% 42 km/h
22:00 PM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Clear Sky
73% 35 km/h
23:00 PM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Clear Sky
73% 29 km/h
00:00 AM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Clear Sky
76% 29 km/h
01:00 AM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Clear Sky
79% 33 km/h
02:00 AM
23° / 28°
23° / 28°
Clear Sky
74% 34 km/h
03:00 AM
23° / 28°
23° / 28°
Clear Sky
73% 34 km/h
04:00 AM
23° / 28°
23° / 28°
Overcast
75% 33 km/h
05:00 AM
23° / 28°
23° / 28°
Overcast
75% 29 km/h
06:00 AM
24° / 28°
24° / 28°
Drizzle
81% 31 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 31.63°C
  • Average low 26.47°C
  • Hottest day 44°C (21 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 25°C (07 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 74.2%
  • Days with precipitation 13 days
  • Highest precipitation 23 mm (06 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 35°C
  • Min: 26°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Nouakchott Sud over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Nouakchott Sud in the coming days

Rainfall in Nouakchott Sud in the coming days

Nouakchott Sud Climate Summary

Nouakchott Sud 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 18.0735299
Latitude -15.9582372
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 Sud?

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 Sud today?

For today's very hot weather in Nouakchott Sud, with the high temperatures above 34ºC (93.2ºF), consider wearing:
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
25°C / 28°C
Morning
23°C / 30°C
Afternoon
23°C / 33°C
Evening
24°C / 29°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 435
  • CO 104
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 59
  • PM10 136
  • PM25 40
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,347

Sunrise / Sunset

06:46
19:27