January · Mauritania
Best time to visit Chinguetti in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chinguetti in January
Average temperature 18°C, 1 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 23% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.2/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 23%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Chinguetti scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 29 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.
January ranks 2nd of 12 for Chinguetti — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Chinguetti at 9.2/10 (2nd of 12), just behind December at 9.4/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and 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 January?
- In January, Chinguetti averages 18°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Chinguetti?
- January earns a 9.2/10 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 January?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 23% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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