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Nouakchott in August
The weather in August
In August, Nouakchott averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 25 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is warmer again by about 1.9°. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.
August scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Nouakchott. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 19:32 local time, giving 12 h 45 min of daylight. Days shorten by 26 minutes over the month.
Why 49/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 80/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Mauritania's best in August
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Nouakchott in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Nouakchott?
August scores 49/100 for Nouakchott, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 31°C with 11 wet days.
How warm is Nouakchott in August?
Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 25°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Nouakchott in August?
Nouakchott receives about 25 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 11 days.
Can you swim in Nouakchott in August?
The sea averages 27°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.