The month in detail
What to expect in January
January is peak dry season in Nouakchott. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
January is the best month of the year in Nouakchott. Compared to December: −4°F daytime, +0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
Feels like
dry air
-2°
Daylight
11.0h of daylight
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Is January the right month?
January is actually the best month of the year in Nouakchott. Good timing.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Mauritania
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyOuguiya (UM)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetySafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthOctober · 97°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 82°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 14%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Nouakchott ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MauritaniaTropical climate with a 9.3 → 4.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
18.08°N · 15.97°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Nouakchott?
January is the best month with 82°F highs, 61°F lows, 7.5h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Nouakchott get in January?
Nouakchott averages 7.5 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Nouakchott?
October is the most unfavourable month with October has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Nouakchott in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 61°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Nouakchott good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Nouakchott scores 8.8/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Nouakchott?
October is the most difficult month to visit Nouakchott, with October has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.