When is the best time to go to Nouakchott?

When is the best time to go to Nouakchott? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Nouakchott
  • On average, the warmest months are May, June, September, October and November
  • Nouakchott has dry periods in January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December


Annual weather in Nouakchott

For full information about the climate and weather in Nouakchott a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 67°F/85°F
0in
February 67°F/86°F
0.1in
March 70°F/88°F
0.1in
April 72°F/90°F
0.1in
May 74°F/92°F
0.1in
June 77°F/92°F
0.3in
July 77°F/88°F
0.7in
August 81°F/90°F
1.1in
September 85°F/94°F
2.1in
October 83°F/95°F
0.6in
November 77°F/90°F
0.2in
December 70°F/86°F
0in


Weather and climate in Nouakchott

Nouakchott enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Nouakchott is 90°F (ranging from 85°F in january to 95°F in october). Annual rainfall is 5.2in, with a minimum of 0in in december and a maximum of 2.1in in september.
  • From january to may the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 92°F°C and it rains about 0% of the time in may.
  • Between the months of june and august the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 108°F and it rains about 4% of the time in august.
  • In september the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 94°F and it rains in september about 2.1in.
  • In the month of october the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 83°F and it rains about 2% of the time in october.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 83°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Nouakchott

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Nouakchott: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Nouakchott

Find out when Nouakchott has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Nouakchott

  • Very low season in Nouakchott
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April and May.
  • Low season in Nouakchott
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: June, July, August and September.
  • High season in Nouakchott
    The number of visitors to Nouakchott is high in: October.
  • Peak season in Nouakchott
    The largest number of tourists visiting Nouakchott is during: November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Nouakchott month by month



Best time for low prices in Nouakchott

Average prices of hotels in Nouakchott month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Nouakchott. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Nouakchott

A return flight between London and Nouakchott is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 697 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 250 more for your airline ticket to Nouakchott if you go in august.

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