Climate Insights for Nouadhibou

Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Hottest
September
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low62°F low
Wettest
February
5 mm rain0.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nouadhibou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 18 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5 mm 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.The climate in Nouadhibou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 0.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 0.2 in 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 62°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 17°FebMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 17°MarMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 17°AprMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 18°MayMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 18°JunMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 20°JulMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 21°AugMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°SepMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 22°NovMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 20°DecMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 18°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 71°FAverage: 66°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 71°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 71°FAverage: 67°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 71°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 68°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 71°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 72°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 74°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 71°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°F
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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 has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 66°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 5mmOctPrecipitation: 4mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 2mm
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0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Nouadhibou is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 18 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Nouadhibou is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 0.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 0.2 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 27km/hAprWind Speed: 28km/hMayWind Speed: 30km/hJunWind Speed: 31km/hJulWind Speed: 27km/hAugWind Speed: 24km/hSepWind Speed: 26km/hOctWind Speed: 25km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 17mphAprWind Speed: 17mphMayWind Speed: 19mphJunWind Speed: 19mphJulWind Speed: 17mphAugWind Speed: 15mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Nouadhibou is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 26km/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 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 23km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 27km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Nouadhibou is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14mph in winter, 18mph in spring, 17mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°66°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar19°67°F
Apr20°67°F
May20°68°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep25°76°F
Oct23°74°F
Nov21°71°F
Dec20°67°F

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 1 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.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 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. 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 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.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 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
17 °C62 °F
22 °C71 °F
22 km/h14 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
22 °C71 °F
25 km/h15 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
22 °C71 °F
27 km/h17 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C64 °F
22 °C71 °F
28 km/h17 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
23 °C73 °F
30 km/h19 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
24 °C75 °F
31 km/h19 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
24 °C76 °F
27 km/h17 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
26 °C78 °F
24 km/h15 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
27 °C80 °F
26 km/h16 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
26 °C79 °F
25 km/h15 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
24 °C75 °F
21 km/h13 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
22 °C71 °F
21 km/h13 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in