El ’Ayoûn weather
At 9:15 PM local time it was mostly clear and 27°C (80°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. El ’Ayoûn sits 174 m (571 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for El ’Ayoûn, Assaba, Mauritania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 45%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season Apr–Aug
About El ’Ayoûn weather
Is it raining in El ’Ayoûn right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in El ’Ayoûn this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–39° and lows of 24–28°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in El ’Ayoûn lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for El ’Ayoûn?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
El ’Ayoûn weather by month
When is the best time to visit El ’Ayoûn?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit El ’Ayoûn is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 31°C (88°F) in January to 43°C (109°F) in May.
What is the rainiest month in El ’Ayoûn?
August is the wettest month, with about 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in El ’Ayoûn?
May is the warmest, with average highs of 43°C (109°F) and lows of 28°C (83°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F).
Does El ’Ayoûn have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Aug is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months