Climate Insights for Nouadhibou

The climate in Nouadhibou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 17mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5mm of rainfall. Nouadhibou is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Nouadhibou has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Nouadhibou is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 17mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Nouadhibou is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 32km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 27km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 9km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 29km/h in winter, 34km/h in spring, 34km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Nouadhibou, which began on March 20, 2026. Nouadhibou is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Nouadhibou is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nouadhibou 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.