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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 100/100

Nouadhibou in August

Excellent · 100/100Beach 97/100
High / low25° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm0 wet days
Sea23°surface temperature
20.94° N, 17.04° WElevation 16 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goNouadhibou · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec100August
Best timeJan · Jun–Jul
August: high / low25° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Nouadhibou averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 22° — warm weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 7%.

Days are 1.3° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 1.1°. The sea averages 23°, pleasant for a swim.

August scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Nouadhibou.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:48 and sets at 19:39 local time, giving 12 h 51 min of daylight. Days shorten by 31 minutes over the month.

Why 100/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%100%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 97/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Mauritania's best in August

Where to go in August
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Zouérat

Tiris Zemmour
41°Aug high
0wet days
57score
Zouérat
Atar
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Atar

Adrar
41°Aug high
2wet days
53score
Atar
Nouakchott
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Nouakchott

Nouakchott West
31°Aug high
11wet days
49score
Nouakchott
Akjoujt
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Akjoujt

Inchiri
40°Aug high
4wet days
48score
Akjoujt
·Questions

Nouadhibou in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Nouadhibou?

August scores 100/100 for Nouadhibou, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Nouadhibou in August?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 22°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Nouadhibou in August?

Nouadhibou receives about 2 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 0 days.

Can you swim in Nouadhibou in August?

The sea averages 23°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.