The climate in Nouakchott during August can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.
August is in the summer in Nouakchott and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 33.1°C 91.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 25.1°C 77.2°F |
Average temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 44 mm 1.7 ins |
Rainy days | 2 days |
Sea temperature | 26.2°C 79.2°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 7.9kph 5 mph |
On average August is the wettest month of the year in Nouakchott with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nouakchott in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | September | 35.3°C 95.5°F |
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Driest month: | May | 0mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 9.7hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 28°C 82.4°F |
Wettest month: | August | 44mm 1.7ins |