Nouakchott weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Nouakchott: highs of 23°C (73°F) and about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (62°F) and cloud cover 37% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 23°C (73°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Nouakchott?
fair month Weather score 92/100.
January is a fair month in Nouakchott.
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Does it rain a lot in Nouakchott in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 2 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Nouakchott in January?
Days average 23°C (73°F) and nights 17°C (62°F).
Nouakchott weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 2 mm | 37% | fair |
| February | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 2 mm | 33% | fair |
| March | 24°C (75°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 15 mm | 22% | fair |
| April | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 1 mm | 22% | fair |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 0 mm | 20% | fair |
| June | 26°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | 24% | fair |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 16 mm | 27% | fair |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 45 mm | 35% | fair |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 46 mm | 36% | fair |
| October | 29°C (85°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 19 mm | 29% | fair |
| November | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | 37% | fair |
| December | 24°C (76°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 0 mm | 43% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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