Nouakchott Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Nouakchott Essentials

Nouakchott serves as a significant bridge between the Sahara Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. This selection focuses on the city's essential hubs, from the modern Oumtounsy International Airport to specialized trading zones like the Wood Market. The capital’s character is defined by its diverse marketplaces in the Sebkha and El Mina districts, which offer traditional textiles and local crafts. Cultural venues and regional restaurants further illustrate the city's unique Mauritanian heritage.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 14°–26°
17° at night
0 rainy days
24 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Great

23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 15°–27°
17° at night
0 rainy days
23 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 16°–29°
18° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great

24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 17°–30°
19° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Great

25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 18°–30°
20° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in June

Great

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 20°–32°
22° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great

27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 23°–30°
25° at night
3 rainy days
27 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Good

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 25°–31°
26° at night
10 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Good

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 25°–33°
27° at night
8 rainy days
23 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great

30° · extremes 23°–33°
25° at night
2 rainy days
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Great

27° (feels like 26°) · extremes 19°–30°
22° at night
0 rainy days
23 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Great

24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 16°–28°
19° at night
0 rainy days
22 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Mauritanian Ouguiya MRU · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity: Type C
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Arabic
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +222

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Nouakchott Essentials

Nouakchott — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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