Nouakchott Weather History
Mauritania · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Nouakchott sits 2014km from the equator, 6m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 46.9°C, set 2026-06-21, its record low 9.6°C, set 1989-01-08.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Nouakchott
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Nouakchott?
The highest temperature in this record for Nouakchott is 46.9°C, measured on 2026-06-21. That is a recorded daily value from Nouakchott's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Nouakchott?
The lowest temperature in this record for Nouakchott is 9.6°C, measured on 1989-01-08. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Nouakchott get a year?
Nouakchott averages 49mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 8 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Nouakchott?
On 1995-12-01, 50.0mm fell on Nouakchott, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 102% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Nouakchott get a year?
Nouakchott averages 4040 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Nouakchott?
Across the summer months Nouakchott averages a daytime high near 32°C, while winter nights average 16.8°C. The seasons here are set from Nouakchott's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Nouakchott?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Nouakchott is 55 km/h, on 2023-02-10. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
