Nouakchott Weather in December

What's the weather like in Nouakchott (Nouakchott) in December 2024?

The climate in Nouakchott during December can be summarized as hot and very dry.

December is in the winter in Nouakchott and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Nouakchott weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30°C 86°F
Nightly temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Average temperature 23.4°C 74.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 6 mm 0.2 ins
Rainy days 0 days
Sea temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Humidity 43%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nouakchott with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Nouakchott

Nouakchott average temperature in December

December rainfall

Nouakchott average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Nouakchott average rain in December

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 December 2024.

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Nouakchott weather stats

Nouakchott weather statistics
Hottest month: September 35.3°C 95.5°F
Driest month: May 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: April 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January 28°C 82.4°F
Wettest month: August 44mm 1.7ins
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