AI-generatedNouakchott at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Oct · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,180 h
- Rain a year
- 44 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Nouakchott
Nouakchott has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. October is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year, Nouakchott is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
06:5718:42
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:43–07:26 · evening 18:13–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:35–06:43 · evening 18:56–19:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Nouakchott in October?
In October, Nouakchott is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 45 min06:57 – 18:42
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0Africa/Nouakchott
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Nouakchott
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.9 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Nouakchott, 75 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Nouakchott
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Nouakchott: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Nouakchott has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Nouakchott
How breezy and how cloudy Nouakchott is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Nouakchott typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 32 % of the sky over Nouakchott: mostly sunny, with about 8.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Nouakchott
How often the day gets hot in Nouakchott (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Nouakchott has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nouakchott
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 12 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in September (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 105 days a year, mostly from July to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 27° | 16° | 7.7 h | 0 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 29° | 17° | 7.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 31° | 19° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 32° | 20° | 9.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 60 | 33° | 22° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 34° | 23° | 9.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 31° | 24° | 9.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 32° | 25° | 8.5 h | 3 | 15 |
| SeptemberSep | 55 | 34° | 26° | 8.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 35° | 25° | 8.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 65 | 32° | 21° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 28° | 18° | 7.5 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
18.09° N, 15.98° W · 10 m · Africa/Nouakchott
Best time to visit Nouakchott
The best time to visit Nouakchott is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in January. From May to June and from September to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 44 mm fall in an average year.
Nouakchott through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nouakchott in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Nouakchott in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31–34 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Nouakchott in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 32–35 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Nouakchott in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
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Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Nouakchott
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January has the better holiday weather in Nouakchott: score 96 against 50. In January, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. January has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 96better |
| Day high | 35° | 27° |
| Night low | 25° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 hbetter | 7.7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 2 mm |
| Muggy days | 12 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Nouakchott month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January27° · 8 h
In January, Nouakchott is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in January86February29° · 8 h
In February, Nouakchott is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in February76March31° · 9 h
In March, Nouakchott is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in March68April32° · 10 h
In April, Nouakchott is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in April60May33° · 10 h
In May, Nouakchott is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in May57June34° · 10 h
In June, Nouakchott is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in June75July31° · 9 h
In July, Nouakchott is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in July68August32° · 9 h
In August, Nouakchott is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in August55September34° · 9 h
In September, Nouakchott is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in September50October35° · 9 h
In October, Nouakchott is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in October65November32° · 8 h
In November, Nouakchott is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
Nouakchott in November87December28° · 8 h
In December, Nouakchott is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Nouakchott.
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Nouakchott vs. Dakar
In October Dakar has the better holiday weather (score 77 vs. 50). During the day Dakar is 5 °C cooler than Nouakchott. Dakar gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Nouakchott | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 30° |
| Sea | – | 29° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 4 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Jun |
Through the year
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Nouakchott in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Nouakchott has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during October half-term (score 50).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,960 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Nouakchott
When is the best time to visit Nouakchott?
The best time to visit Nouakchott is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Nouakchott?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Nouakchott?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 44 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Nouakchott get?
Nouakchott gets around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.9 hours a day; in December there are 7.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Nouakchott in?
Nouakchott uses the time zone Africa/Nouakchott, which matches UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Nouakchott?
A nonstop flight from London to Nouakchott takes about 5 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nouakchott?
Nouakchott has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during October half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 59, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 92.
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