Nouakchott Weather in May
Mauritania · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (77°F)
Avg low20°C (68°F)
Rainfall0 mm (0.0 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
Expect warm days in Nouakchott in May: the average high is 25°C (77°F) and the average low is 20°C (68°F). 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 12.9 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Nouakchott?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Nouakchott. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (77°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20°C (68°F) |
| Daily mean | 22°C (72°F) |
| Rainfall | 0 mm (0.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Cloud cover | 20% |
| Daylight | 12.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 11.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.3 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Nouakchott in May
- 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
← AprilBest time to visit NouakchottJune →
Nearby in May
- Touba41°C · 1 mm
- Pikine24°C · 3 mm
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm
- Banjul27°C · 4 mm
- Bissau36°C · 24 mm
- Praia24°C · 4 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.