Nouakchott Sud, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Sud,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
26°C
78.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,011 hPa

Feel like: 30 °C

Temperature: 26°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 76%

Wind: WNW - 0 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
13 Nov
24°C / 25°C
Overcast
Fri
14 Nov
24°C / 26°C
Mainly Clear
Sat
15 Nov
25°C / 26°C
Partly Cloudy
Sun
16 Nov
25°C / 28°C
Overcast
Mon
17 Nov
26°C / 29°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
16:00 PM
21° / 26°
21° / 26°
Overcast
76% 3 km/h
17:00 PM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Overcast
79% 5 km/h
18:00 PM
21° / 26°
21° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
78% 7 km/h
19:00 PM
20° / 26°
20° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
73% 11 km/h
20:00 PM
21° / 26°
21° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
76% 13 km/h
21:00 PM
21° / 25°
21° / 25°
Overcast
79% 16 km/h
22:00 PM
22° / 25°
22° / 25°
Overcast
82% 19 km/h
23:00 PM
22° / 25°
22° / 25°
Overcast
82% 19 km/h
00:00 AM
21° / 25°
21° / 25°
Overcast
80% 19 km/h
01:00 AM
21° / 25°
21° / 25°
Overcast
80% 19 km/h
02:00 AM
21° / 25°
21° / 25°
Overcast
81% 20 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 26.6°C
  • Average low 23.47°C
  • Hottest day 32°C (25 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (27 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 60.33%
  • Days with precipitation 2 days
  • Highest precipitation 9 mm (12 November 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 25°C
  • Min: 24°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 26ºC (78.8ºF), consider wearing:
- UV-protective sunglasses
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks

Temperature

Early
18°C / 26°C
Morning
18°C / 24°C
Afternoon
20°C / 26°C
Evening
21°C / 25°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 442
  • CO 226
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 82
  • PM10 49
  • PM25 11
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,383

Sunrise / Sunset

07:08
18:27