Nouakchott Sud, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Sud,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
28°C
82.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 1,012 hPa

Feel like: 27 °C

Temperature: 28°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 37%

Wind: ENE - 15 km/h

Visibility: 30.06 km

Weather forecast

Sun
08 Nov
27°C / 38°C
Clear Sky
Mon
09 Nov
26°C / 37°C
Mainly Clear
Tue
10 Nov
25°C / 37°C
Overcast
Wed
11 Nov
23°C / 36°C
Mainly Clear
Thu
12 Nov
23°C / 34°C
Clear Sky
Hourly forecast today:
05:00 AM
13° / 28°
13° / 28°
Clear Sky
37% 29 km/h
06:00 AM
12° / 28°
12° / 28°
Clear Sky
38% 29 km/h
07:00 AM
12° / 27°
12° / 27°
Clear Sky
39% 30 km/h
08:00 AM
13° / 27°
13° / 27°
Clear Sky
40% 31 km/h
09:00 AM
13° / 29°
13° / 29°
Clear Sky
36% 31 km/h
10:00 AM
12° / 31°
12° / 31°
Clear Sky
30% 38 km/h
11:00 AM
10° / 34°
10° / 34°
Clear Sky
23% 43 km/h
12:00 PM
8° / 36°
8° / 36°
Clear Sky
18% 49 km/h
13:00 PM
7° / 37°
7° / 37°
Clear Sky
15% 51 km/h
14:00 PM
7° / 38°
7° / 38°
Clear Sky
14% 51 km/h
15:00 PM
6° / 39°
6° / 39°
Clear Sky
13% 47 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 34.37°C
  • Average low 23.37°C
  • Hottest day 42°C (25 October 2026)
  • Coldest day 0°C (22 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 37.37%
  • Days with precipitation 4 days
  • Highest precipitation 36 mm (02 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 39°C
  • Min: 25°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 39ºC (102.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Sleeveless tops or vests
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities

Temperature

Early
13°C / 29°C
Morning
13°C / 29°C
Afternoon
6°C / 39°C
Evening
6°C / 35°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 442
  • CO 121
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 43
  • PM10 196
  • PM25 38
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,343

Sunrise / Sunset

07:05
18:29