Climate Insights for Tidjikja

, Tagant, Mauritania

Hottest
June
40°C peak
Coldest
January
14°C low
Wettest
August
20mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tidjikja is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 55mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 20mm of rainfall. Tidjikja is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 14° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Mar Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 19° Apr Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 23° May Max: 39° Average: 33° Min: 27° Jun Max: 40° Average: 35° Min: 29° Jul Max: 38° Average: 33° Min: 28° Aug Max: 37° Average: 32° Min: 27° Sep Max: 37° Average: 32° Min: 27° Oct Max: 36° Average: 31° Min: 25° Nov Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20° Dec Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Tidjikja vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Aug Precipitation: 20mm Sep Precipitation: 15mm Oct Precipitation: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Tidjikja is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 55mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 20mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Tidjikja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Tidjikja, which began on June 21, 2026. Tidjikja 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 June at around 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 17mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 23°
Mar 26°
Apr 29°
May 33°
Jun 35°
Jul 33°
Aug 32°
Sep 32°
Oct 31°
Nov 26°
Dec 21°

The best time to visit Tidjikja is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°C. 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 Tidjikja 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar
19 °C
32 °C
5 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
36 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
39 °C
4 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
29 °C
40 °C
5 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jul
28 °C
38 °C
5 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
37 °C
5 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
37 °C
4 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
36 °C
5 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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