Weather in Nouakchott — today
Now in Nouakchott
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+29°
Overcast
Feels like +25° · humidity 19%
Today 27.10: +37° / +28°
🕐 08:25
Wind
15 km/h
UV index
1
Air (AQI)
69 · Poor
Precipitation
0%
Humidity
19%
Pressure
1014 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
07:01 / 18:33
Sea temperature
🌊 +28°
👕 What to wear today
Hot — light breathable clothing, a hat, plenty of water.
💧 Bring waterFeels colder by 4°
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Detailed weather information for Nouakchott
Today, 27 October, Tuesday, in Nouakchott (Mauritania): partly cloudy, hot. During the day the air will warm up to +37°, at night around +28°. Due to the wind it feels like +25°. Wind up to 20 km/h. No precipitation expected, you won't need an umbrella. Dress as lightly as possible, wear a hat, apply sunscreen and keep water with you. The sea has warmed up to +28° — great for swimming. The sun will rise at 07:01 and set at 18:33 — daylight lasts 12 hours.Hourly weather in Nouakchott
💧 No precipitation expected on this day. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in Nouakchott for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Today 27.10
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+28° +37°
Morning
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+29°
Day
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+37°
Evening
🌇
+35°
Night
🌙
+28°
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Tomorrow 28.10
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+26° +36°
Morning
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+26°
Day
☁️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+34°
Night
🌙
+26°
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Thu 29.10
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+25° +36°
Morning
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+29°
Day
☁️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+25°
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Fri 30.10
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💧 2%
+26° +37°
Morning
☁️
+30°
Day
☁️
+37°
Evening
🌇
+34°
Night
🌙
+26°
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Sat 31.10
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+25° +34°
Morning
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+28°
Day
☁️
+34°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+25°
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Sun 1.11
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💧 3%
+24° +34°
Morning
☀️
+28°
Day
☀️
+34°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+24°
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Mon 2.11
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💧 17%
+25° +34°
Morning
☀️
+28°
Day
☀️
+34°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+25°
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Tue 3.11
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💧 8%
+24° +34°
Morning
☀️
+28°
Day
☀️
+34°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+24°
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Wed 4.11
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+23° +33°
Morning
☀️
+27°
Day
☀️
+33°
Evening
🌇
+31°
Night
🌙
+23°
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Thu 5.11
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+22° +33°
Morning
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+26°
Day
☁️
+33°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+22°
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Fri 6.11
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💧 2%
+23° +35°
Morning
☁️
+27°
Day
☁️
+35°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+23°
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Sat 7.11
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💧 2%
+25° +37°
Morning
☁️
+29°
Day
☁️
+37°
Evening
🌇
+34°
Night
🌙
+25°
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Sun 8.11
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+24° +36°
Morning
☁️
+28°
Day
☁️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+24°
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Mon 9.11
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+23° +37°
Morning
☁️
+28°
Day
☁️
+37°
Evening
🌇
+34°
Night
🌙
+23°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏖️ Beach
60 / 100
for sea and sun · Average
🏊 Swimming
88 / 100
water 28° · Excellent
🏃 Running
30 / 100
comfort for running · So-so
🧴 UV
9%
moderate · low
☂️ Rain
0%
unlikely · low
✨ Stars
88 / 100
evening visibility · Excellent
🧺 Laundry drying
99 / 100
will dry outside · Excellent
🚗 Car wash
95 / 100
no rain expected · Excellent
🌫️ Air quality
69
Poor air
European AQI
PM2.5: 30PM10: 156O₃: 50NO₂: 1
People with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
18:33
Golden hour
18:03
Daylight
12 h (-1 min vs yesterday)
Sea temperature
+28°
🌊 slight, waves 0.6 m.
Nouakchott climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+27°
+16°
Jan
+29°
+17°
Feb
+31°
+18°
Mar
+32°
+20°
Apr
+33°
+21°
May
+34°
+23°
Jun
+31°
+24°
Jul
+32°
+25°
Aug
+34°
+26°
Sep
+35°
+24°
Oct
+32°
+21°
Nov
+28°
+18°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +27° | +16° | +19° | 2 mm | A comfortable month: +27° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. Sea at +19° — swimmable, refreshing. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| February | +29° | +17° | +19° | 1 mm | Warm and comfortable: +29° by day, +17° at night. 😊 light summer clothing. Sea at +19° — swimmable, refreshing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| March | +31° | +18° | +20° | 0 mm | Gentle warmth — about +31° daytime, great walking weather. 😊 light summer clothing. Sea at +20° — swimmable, refreshing. |
| April | +32° | +20° | +21° | 0 mm | A comfortable month: +32° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. Sea at +21° — swimmable, refreshing. |
| May | +33° | +21° | +22° | 0 mm | Hot (+33° by day) but dry — manageable with a sensible schedule. ☀️ water and sunscreen. Water at +22° — great for swimming. |
| June | +34° | +23° | +24° | 0 mm | Up to +34° by day — hot, yet not muggy; mornings and evenings are pleasant. ☀️ water and sunscreen. Water at +24° — great for swimming. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +31° | +24° | +27° | 1 mm | A comfortable month: +31° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. Water at +27° — great for swimming. |
| August | +32° | +25° | +29° | 13 mm | Warm and comfortable: +32° by day, +25° at night. 😊 light summer clothing. Water at +29° — great for swimming. |
| September | +34° | +26° | +29° | 19 mm | Up to +34° by day — hot, yet not muggy; mornings and evenings are pleasant. ☀️ water and sunscreen. Water at +29° — great for swimming. The sea is at its warmest of the year this month. |
| October | +35° | +24° | +28° | 6 mm | A hot, dry month: +35° daytime, warm pleasant evenings. ☀️ water and sunscreen. Water at +28° — great for swimming. This is the hottest month of the year in Nouakchott. |
| November | +32° | +21° | +24° | 1 mm | Warm and comfortable: +32° by day, +21° at night. 😊 light summer clothing. Water at +24° — great for swimming. |
| December | +28° | +18° | +21° | 4 mm | Gentle warmth — about +28° daytime, great walking weather. 😊 light summer clothing. Sea at +21° — swimmable, refreshing. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. |
When to visit Nouakchott
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Peak season: January, February, December
Daytime air+27…+29°
Sea temperature+19…+21°
Precipitationalmost none
Why: comfortable +27…+29° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: March, April, May, July, August, November
Daytime air+31…+33°
Sea temperature+20…+29°
Precipitationalmost none
Why: already/still hot (+31…+33°) but bearable; fewer crowds, lower prices.
🔴 Not the best time
🔥 Hot season: June, September, October
Daytime air+34…+35°
Sea temperature+24…+29°
Precipitationalmost none
Why: extreme heat (+34…+35° with high humidity) — being outside at midday is unsafe; go only for low prices and hotel-and-beach downtime.
Bottom line: the best time to visit Nouakchott is December – February, and the most comfortable months are January, February, December. The toughest months to visit are June, September, October: extreme heat and humidity.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+37°
Normal for October
+35°
Deviation
2° warmer than normal
A year ago on this day
+42°
Record for this date
+42° (2025)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nouakchott
What is the weather in Nouakchott right now?＋
Overcast, +29°, feels like +25°.
Will it rain in Nouakchott today?＋
No: 0% chance, 0 mm.
When is the best time to visit Nouakchott?＋
Best time to visit — December – February.
Can you swim in Nouakchott in winter?＋
In winter the water is around +20° — swimmable, refreshing. In summer the sea warms up to +27°.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Nouakchott?＋
Sunrise 07:01, sunset 18:33.
Does it snow in Nouakchott in winter?＋
No, it practically never snows.
What is the climate in Nouakchott by month?＋
Summers up to +35° in October, winters around +16° in January; the wettest month is September.
How hot is it in Nouakchott in summer?＋
☀️ Very hot. Drink more water, avoid the midday sun, sunscreen is needed.