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Mauritania's national averages run from 26 °C in January to 41 °C in July, with rainfall between 0 mm in January and 22 mm in August and 9.4–10.9 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and December. Its 13 regions span 31–38 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Nouakchott
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Nouakchott
- Area
- 1,035,382 km²
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When Mauritania shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4 | 13.2 | 9.4 | 30.8 |
| February | 28.8 | 15.4 | 11.2 | 33.5 |
| March | 32.1 | 17.8 | 14.0 | 36.6 |
| April | 35.4 | 21.4 | 16.9 | 39.5 |
| May | 38.5 | 24.8 | 20.7 | 41.8 |
| June | 40.3 | 26.9 | 23.9 | 43.0 |
| July | 40.6 | 28.1 | 26.0 | 43.0 |
| August | 39.3 | 27.9 | 26.1 | 42.2 |
| September | 38.6 | 26.9 | 25.0 | 41.1 |
| October | 36.8 | 24.1 | 20.6 | 39.7 |
| November | 31.8 | 18.6 | 14.5 | 35.9 |
| December | 27.1 | 14.6 | 10.8 | 32.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 1 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 3 |
| July | 8 |
| August | 22 |
| September | 14 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 1 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.8 |
| February | 10.3 |
| March | 10.9 |
| April | 10.9 |
| May | 10.7 |
| June | 10.5 |
| July | 10.0 |
| August | 9.5 |
| September | 9.6 |
| October | 10.1 |
| November | 9.8 |
| December | 9.4 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.4 | 12.0 | 22.9 |
| February | 18.4 | 13.3 | 23.7 |
| March | 17.2 | 12.8 | 22.4 |
| April | 17.0 | 13.3 | 21.5 |
| May | 16.7 | 13.3 | 20.6 |
| June | 17.9 | 13.6 | 22.4 |
| July | 17.4 | 12.1 | 22.8 |
| August | 16.1 | 10.8 | 21.3 |
| September | 14.8 | 10.4 | 19.7 |
| October | 14.8 | 11.0 | 19.3 |
| November | 14.8 | 10.8 | 19.5 |
| December | 17.1 | 11.6 | 24.4 |
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Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Mauritania
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
US
Level 3Reconsider travel
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Parts of Mauritania carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Mauritania, in order
- JanJanuary26.4°C · 0 mm · 9.8 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.8°C · 1 mm · 10.3 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch32.1°C · 1 mm · 10.9 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.9 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril35.4°C · 1 mm · 10.9 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.9 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay38.5°C · 1 mm · 10.7 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 1 mm of rain and 10.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune40.3°C · 3 mm · 10.5 hr/day
Around 40 °C with 3 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 40 °C with 3 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly40.6°C · 8 mm · 10.0 hr/day
Around 41 °C with 8 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 41 °C with 8 mm of rain and 10.0 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust39.3°C · 22 mm · 9.5 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 22 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 22 mm of rain and 9.5 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember38.6°C · 14 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 14 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 14 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober36.8°C · 3 mm · 10.1 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 3 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 3 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember31.8°C · 1 mm · 9.8 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.8 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.1°C · 1 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
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