Climate Insights for Mbalal

Trarza, Mauritania

Hottest
October
38°C peak100°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
August
55 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mbalal is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 122 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 55 mm of rainfall. Mbalal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, November, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Mbalal is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 4.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Mbalal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, November, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 64°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°FebMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 19°MarMax: 35°Average: 26°Min: 19°AprMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 21°MayMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 21°JunMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 23°JulMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°AugMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 26°SepMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 26°OctMax: 38°Average: 31°Min: 25°NovMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 22°DecMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 94°FAverage: 79°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 96°FAverage: 80°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 96°FAverage: 81°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 92°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 94°FAverage: 85°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 100°FAverage: 87°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 91°FAverage: 77°FMin: 66°F
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Mbalal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 38°C. October is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Mbalal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 100°F. October is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 100°F and an average of 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmAugPrecipitation: 55mmSepPrecipitation: 46mmOctPrecipitation: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 2mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Mbalal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 122 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 55 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 mm. That's 55 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Mbalal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 in. That's 2.2 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 22km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Mbalal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mbalal is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°76°F
Feb25°78°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr27°80°F
May27°81°F
Jun28°83°F
Jul28°83°F
Aug29°84°F
Sep29°85°F
Oct31°87°F
Nov28°83°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Mbalal is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 38°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mbalal is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 100°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mbalal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mbalal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C64 °F
33 °C91 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
33 °C92 °F
20 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C67 °F
35 °C94 °F
20 km/h12 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
21 °C69 °F
36 °C96 °F
22 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
36 °C96 °F
21 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
36 °C96 °F
19 km/h12 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
33 °C92 °F
18 km/h11 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
34 °C92 °F
16 km/h10 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
34 °C94 °F
14 km/h9 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C78 °F
38 °C100 °F
15 km/h10 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
36 °C97 °F
17 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
33 °C91 °F
18 km/h11 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in