Weather · 2026

Mauritania weather

When to go · monthly temps & rain · a live forecast for every city

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Right now in Mauritania's capital it's 33°, Partly cloudy. The best time to visit is usually February, March, November — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Mauritania's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Atar33° / 26°Cloudy0.4 מ״מ40%05:5317:42Full forecast ›
Chinguetti30° / 24°Partly cloudy—41%05:5417:42Full forecast ›
Kaédi34° / 30°Partly cloudy—49%05:5117:43Full forecast ›
Nouadhibou26° / 23°Partly cloudy—91%05:5317:41Full forecast ›
Nouakchott33° / 29°Partly cloudy—47%05:5217:42Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Mauritania

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan16°Feb19°Mar23°Apr26°May29°Jun33°Jul33°Aug34°Sep32°Oct28°Nov22°Dec17°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Mauritania

The temperature right now in Mauritania's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Mauritania
33°Partly cloudy
Sat28°Sun29°Mon31°Tue30°
Questions & answers

Mauritania weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Mauritania?
Usually February, March, November — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Mauritania?
August is usually the hottest (average 34°), January the coldest (average 16°).
How much daylight does Mauritania get?
In January about 10h 54m of daylight, in July about 13h 6m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)