Nouakchott Weather in June

June weather

June is warm and humid in Nouakchott, with daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 22°C. It's one of the better months to be here. Rain is rare, so the sky stays mostly clear and the long daylight gives you plenty of hours to explore. The humidity is the main thing to plan around, and it can make a stroll through town feel sticky.

That heat is the reason to front-load your day. Save longer outings for morning or late afternoon, when the sand and open ground are cooler and the midday sun is less punishing. July turns wetter, so June is a good window before the rain season builds.

Festivals and local life

There's no fixed annual festival in June to plan around. Eid al-Adha can land in June in some years, but since it follows the lunar calendar, the date moves. If it falls during your trip, expect family gatherings, and be ready for some shops and services to close or keep shorter hours.

Families in particular may find the warm evenings more comfortable for a seaside outing than the heat of midday.

Crowds and practical tips

June is the last month of Nouakchott's November-to-June stretch of generally favourable weather, so you're visiting at the tail end of a good season. It's usually quieter than the cooler winter months, when more visitors arrive, though local travel can pick up around Eid. Accommodation may be easier to find than in peak season, but prices vary, so don't expect a guaranteed discount.

At Port de Pêche, aim to arrive near the fish auction and watch the boats come in. The shore can be busy and sandy, so agree on a taxi fare before you set off rather than assuming the meter will be used. If you buy fresh fish, the nearby grills can cook it for you.