Nouakchott Sud, Mauritania Weather

Nouakchott Sud,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
26°C
78.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 1,012 hPa

Feel like: 29 °C

Temperature: 26°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 80%

Wind: NW - 13 km/h

Visibility: 17.78 km

Weather forecast

Wed
29 Jul
25°C / 31°C
Overcast
Thu
30 Jul
26°C / 30°C
Overcast
Fri
31 Jul
26°C / 30°C
Overcast
Sat
01 Aug
26°C / 30°C
Overcast
Sun
02 Aug
26°C / 28°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
06:00 AM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Clear Sky
80% 26 km/h
07:00 AM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Mainly Clear
81% 28 km/h
08:00 AM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
81% 33 km/h
09:00 AM
22° / 27°
22° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
74% 34 km/h
10:00 AM
23° / 28°
23° / 28°
Mainly Clear
72% 34 km/h
11:00 AM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Clear Sky
68% 42 km/h
12:00 PM
23° / 29°
23° / 29°
Mainly Clear
66% 47 km/h
13:00 PM
22° / 30°
22° / 30°
Partly Cloudy
64% 49 km/h
14:00 PM
22° / 30°
22° / 30°
Mainly Clear
63% 49 km/h
15:00 PM
22° / 30°
22° / 30°
Mainly Clear
63% 47 km/h
16:00 PM
22° / 30°
22° / 30°
Partly Cloudy
64% 43 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 30.2°C
  • Average low 25.57°C
  • Hottest day 34°C (14 July 2026)
  • Coldest day 23°C (21 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 75.97%
  • Days with precipitation 11 days
  • Highest precipitation 36 mm (21 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 29°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 30ºC (86.0ºF), consider wearing:
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)

Temperature

Early
23°C / 26°C
Morning
22°C / 27°C
Afternoon
22°C / 30°C
Evening
23°C / 27°C

Air quality

Moderate

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

  • CO2 440
  • CO 96
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 76
  • PM10 58
  • PM25 18
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,353

Sunrise / Sunset

06:40
19:39