December · Mauritania
Best time to visit Chinguetti in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chinguetti in December
Average temperature 18°C, 8 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 31% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.4/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 8 mm
- Humidity
- 31%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Chinguetti scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 8 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chinguetti is a UNESCO-listed Saharan ksour known for its old mosque, caravan history, narrow lanes, and family-held manuscript libraries.
December in Chinguetti tops the year's climate scores
December averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Chinguetti at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chinguetti in December?
- In December, Chinguetti averages 18°C, 8 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Chinguetti?
- December earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chinguetti in December?
- Expect about 8 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 31% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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