Nouakchott weather in June
In June, Nouakchott sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 84% of the time in June, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of June to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Nouakchott's 1st-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nouakchott's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 6:32 AM – 7:36 PM
- Cloud cover
- 16%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 21 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.37 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.0
- out of 10
Nouakchott is capital of Mauritania.
- Density
- 1,185/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical June day in Nouakchott reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 1°C warmer than May and about 2°C warmer than July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 |
| 4 | 31 | 22 |
| 5 | 31 | 22 |
| 6 | 31 | 22 |
| 7 | 31 | 23 |
| 8 | 31 | 23 |
| 9 | 31 | 23 |
| 10 | 31 | 23 |
| 11 | 32 | 23 |
| 12 | 32 | 23 |
| 13 | 32 | 23 |
| 14 | 32 | 23 |
| 15 | 32 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 23 |
| 17 | 32 | 23 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 31 | 23 |
| 20 | 31 | 23 |
| 21 | 31 | 23 |
| 22 | 31 | 23 |
| 23 | 31 | 23 |
| 24 | 31 | 24 |
| 25 | 31 | 24 |
| 26 | 31 | 24 |
| 27 | 31 | 24 |
| 28 | 31 | 24 |
| 29 | 31 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
How June really feels in Nouakchott
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 1 day that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in June is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Nouakchott weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 3rd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 17° | 2 | 0.3 | 11 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 27° / 18° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.4 | 8.3 |
| Mar | 29° / 19° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 29° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 12.4 | 7.1 |
| May | 30° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 12.8 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 31° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 2 | 0.4 | 13 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 31° / 26° | 13 | 2.4 | 12.6 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 32° / 26° | 18 | 2.8 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 33° / 25° | 6 | 1.1 | 11.6 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 31° / 22° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.1 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 27° / 19° | 4 | 0.3 | 10.9 | 8.1 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 84% of the time in June, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 7%.
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| Clearer (%) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 11 |
| 2 | 89 | 11 |
| 3 | 89 | 11 |
| 4 | 90 | 10 |
| 5 | 90 | 10 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 91 | 9 |
| 8 | 91 | 9 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 92 | 8 |
| 11 | 92 | 8 |
| 12 | 92 | 8 |
| 13 | 93 | 7 |
| 14 | 93 | 7 |
| 15 | 93 | 7 |
| 16 | 94 | 6 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 |
| 18 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 95 | 5 |
| 21 | 95 | 5 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 96 | 4 |
| 24 | 96 | 4 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 95 | 5 |
| 27 | 95 | 5 |
| 28 | 95 | 5 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 |
| 30 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Nouakchott gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the humid band about 33% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 40% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Muggy (%) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 28 | 46 | 11 | 0 |
| 2 | 15 | 27 | 46 | 12 | 0 |
| 3 | 14 | 26 | 46 | 13 | 0 |
| 4 | 14 | 25 | 45 | 15 | 0 |
| 5 | 14 | 24 | 45 | 17 | 0 |
| 6 | 13 | 24 | 44 | 19 | 1 |
| 7 | 13 | 23 | 43 | 21 | 1 |
| 8 | 12 | 22 | 43 | 22 | 1 |
| 9 | 12 | 21 | 42 | 24 | 1 |
| 10 | 12 | 20 | 41 | 26 | 1 |
| 11 | 11 | 20 | 40 | 28 | 1 |
| 12 | 11 | 19 | 38 | 29 | 2 |
| 13 | 11 | 19 | 37 | 31 | 2 |
| 14 | 11 | 19 | 36 | 32 | 3 |
| 15 | 10 | 18 | 35 | 34 | 3 |
| 16 | 10 | 18 | 33 | 35 | 4 |
| 17 | 9 | 17 | 32 | 36 | 5 |
| 18 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 6 |
| 19 | 8 | 16 | 29 | 39 | 8 |
| 20 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 40 | 9 |
| 21 | 7 | 16 | 26 | 40 | 11 |
| 22 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 41 | 13 |
| 23 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 41 | 15 |
| 24 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 42 | 17 |
| 25 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 42 | 19 |
| 26 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 43 | 21 |
| 27 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 43 | 24 |
| 28 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 44 | 26 |
| 29 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 44 | 28 |
| 30 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 45 | 30 |
Wind in June
Winds average 21 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 21 km/h on the calmest days to 23 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | breezy |
| 2 | 23 | breezy |
| 3 | 22 | breezy |
| 4 | 22 | breezy |
| 5 | 22 | breezy |
| 6 | 22 | breezy |
| 7 | 22 | breezy |
| 8 | 22 | breezy |
| 9 | 22 | breezy |
| 10 | 22 | breezy |
| 11 | 22 | breezy |
| 12 | 22 | breezy |
| 13 | 22 | breezy |
| 14 | 22 | breezy |
| 15 | 22 | breezy |
| 16 | 21 | breezy |
| 17 | 21 | breezy |
| 18 | 21 | breezy |
| 19 | 21 | breezy |
| 20 | 21 | breezy |
| 21 | 21 | breezy |
| 22 | 21 | breezy |
| 23 | 21 | breezy |
| 24 | 21 | breezy |
| 25 | 21 | breezy |
| 26 | 21 | breezy |
| 27 | 21 | breezy |
| 28 | 21 | breezy |
| 29 | 21 | breezy |
| 30 | 21 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of June to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 6:31 AM to 6:35 AM, and sunset from 7:32 PM to 7:39 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 | 7:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 6:31 | 7:32 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 6:31 | 7:32 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 6:31 | 7:32 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 6:31 | 7:33 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 6:31 | 7:33 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 6:31 | 7:33 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 6:31 | 7:34 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 6:31 | 7:34 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 6:31 | 7:34 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 6:31 | 7:35 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 6:31 | 7:35 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 6:31 | 7:35 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 6:31 | 7:36 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 6:32 | 7:36 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 6:32 | 7:36 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 6:32 | 7:36 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 6:32 | 7:37 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 6:32 | 7:37 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 6:32 | 7:37 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 6:32 | 7:38 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 6:33 | 7:38 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 6:33 | 7:38 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 6:33 | 7:38 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 6:33 | 7:38 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 6:34 | 7:39 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 6:34 | 7:39 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 6:34 | 7:39 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 6:34 | 7:39 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 6:35 | 7:39 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 6:35 | 7:39 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 7.37 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.87 kWh/m² to a high of 7.52 kWh/m² in May across the year — June's 7.37 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Nouakchott
In June, Nouakchott sits inside its atlantic hurricane and dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Nouakchott sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Nouakchott sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in June.
Is June a good time to visit Nouakchott?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is a reasonable time to visit Nouakchott for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Nouakchott in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Nouakchott sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: a windbreaker.
Sea temperature near Nouakchott in June
The nearest coast averages about 21°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 km away) is warmest in September at about 27°C and coldest in April near 18°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 2 to Dec 23 — about 6.7 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Cool |
| Feb | 18 | Cool |
| Mar | 18 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 25 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 21 | Refreshing |
UV index in Nouakchott in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Nouakchott peaks around March 16 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Nouakchott in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Nouakchott is worst in January — around 154 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 2.5× the cleanest month (August, 60 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 154 | 141 | 110 | 105 | 113 | 127 | 79 | 60 | 71 | 86 | 88 | 145 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 154 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 141 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 110 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 105 | Unhealthy |
| May | 113 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 127 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 79 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 86 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 88 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 145 | Unhealthy |
Where is Nouakchott?
Nouakchott sits at 18.1°N, 16.0°W, 10 m above sea level, in Mauritania. The nearest listed city is Tevragh Zeina, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Nouakchott
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nouakchott.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nouakchott has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 18 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 27 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 70 m.
The land around Nouakchott is covered by artificial surfaces (76%) and bare terrain (22%) within 3 km, bare terrain (60%) and water (30%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (65%) and water (29%) within 80 km.
Mauritania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,198
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 1
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 25.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Nouakchott (18.0858°, -15.9785°, elevation 10 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).