Nouakchott Weather in January
Mauritania · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (74°F)
Avg low17°C (63°F)
Rainfall0 mm (0.0 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Nouakchott in January sees daytime temperatures around 23°C (74°F), dropping to about 17°C (63°F) at night. The month is very dry, with about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over 0 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Nouakchott?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Nouakchott. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (74°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 17°C (63°F) |
| Daily mean | 20°C (68°F) |
| Rainfall | 0 mm (0.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Cloud cover | 39% |
| Daylight | 11 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 16.1 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Nouakchott in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Nouakchott weather in other months
Jan23°C / 17°C0 mmExcellentFeb23°C / 17°C2 mmExcellentMar24°C / 18°C15 mmExcellentApr24°C / 19°C1 mmExcellentMay25°C / 20°C0 mmExcellentJun27°C / 22°C2 mmExcellentJul28°C / 25°C23 mmExcellentAug29°C / 27°C59 mmGoodSep30°C / 27°C55 mmGoodOct30°C / 25°C20 mmExcellentNov27°C / 22°C1 mmExcellentDec24°C / 19°C0 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit NouakchottFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Touba33°C · 0 mm
- Pikine24°C · 10 mm
- Dakar24°C · 9 mm
- Banjul27°C · 2 mm
- Bissau29°C · 0 mm
- Praia24°C · 26 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.