Climate guide for Nouadhibou, Mauritania

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About Nouadhibou

Nouadhibou is a working port city where fishing, ship repair, desert roads, and the Atlantic define the landscape. The waterfront and markets provide the urban experience, while marine wildlife and desert travel toward Banc d'Arguin require specialist guides, permits, boats, and careful timing. Industrial areas and shipwreck sites are not automatically open visitor attractions, so follow local instructions and ask before photography. Carry water, use reliable transport, confirm fuel and accommodation, and avoid planning a remote coastal trip against an essential flight or border crossing.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
March leads the year at 9.9/10, with May and January close behind — September (8.4/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In March plan for about 20°C; the month brings 0 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in January and rates follow; June usually pairs good conditions (9.6/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

Things to do in Nouadhibou

Nouadhibou, Mauritania. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Nouadhibou: the short answer

Plan Nouadhibou for March, with May, January close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: March averages 20°C with 0 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, August. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8.7/10.

Across the year Nouadhibou swings from 20°C in March to 25°C in September, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in March to 14 mm in February. In short, Nouadhibou is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 1.5 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: September (25°C). Coolest: March (20°C). Driest: March (0 mm). Wettest: February (14 mm).

Nouadhibou month by month

January ranks 3rd of 12 for Nouadhibou — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.8/10

At 20°C (69°F) this is comfortable city weather in January, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 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 Nouadhibou at 9.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

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.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

February in Nouadhibou — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 9.8/10

At 20°C (68°F) this is comfortable city weather in February, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 14 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Nouadhibou at 9.8/10 (4th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

March in Nouadhibou tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.9/10

March averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Nouadhibou at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Figure on 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.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

April in Nouadhibou — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 9.8/10

At 21°C (69°F) this is comfortable city weather in April, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Nouadhibou at 9.8/10 (5th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

May in Nouadhibou — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.9/10

May averages 21°C (70°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Nouadhibou (2nd of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

June is one of the strongest months in Nouadhibou (7th)

Best window · 9.6/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Nouadhibou at 9.6/10 (7th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

July ranks 9th of 12 for Nouadhibou — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.3/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in July, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Nouadhibou at 9.3/10 (9th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

August in Nouadhibou — one of the year's strongest windows (11th)

Best window · 8.6/10

August averages 25°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight to work with.

A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Nouadhibou (11th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

September holds up well in Nouadhibou — 12th best month

Good · 8.4/10

September averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

Flexible dates? March scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October is one of the strongest months in Nouadhibou (10th)

Best window · 8.7/10

At 25°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in October, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Nouadhibou at 8.7/10 (10th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

November ranks 8th of 12 for Nouadhibou — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.5/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in November, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Nouadhibou at 9.5/10 (8th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

December in Nouadhibou — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 9.7/10

December averages 21°C (69°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Nouadhibou (6th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Nouadhibou, Mauritania?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Nouadhibou are March, May, January, February, April, December. March is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Nouadhibou year-round?
Nouadhibou has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 20°C in March to 25°C in September, with Ideal Weather scores between 8.4 and 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Nouadhibou?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Nouadhibou are September (8.4/10), August (8.6/10), October (8.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Nouadhibou?
February is the wettest month in Nouadhibou, averaging about 14 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Nouadhibou?
March sees the most sun in Nouadhibou, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Nouadhibou a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Nouadhibou is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (March, May, January, February, April, December) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Nouadhibou calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Nouadhibou: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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