The climate in Nouakchott during October can be summarized as very hot and very dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Nouakchott and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 36.7°C 98.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
Average temperature | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 8 mm 0.3 ins |
Rainy days | 0 days |
Sea temperature | 26.2°C 79.1°F |
Humidity | 58% |
Windspeed | 7.9kph 5 mph |
On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nouakchott with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
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 |