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Nouadhibou in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (hottest, some rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Low
Mauritania overall
Prices
Low
Mauritania overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Nouadhibou

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (hottest, some rain).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • NouadhibouHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 3 days
  • Atlantic coast, Mauritania · Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Banc d'Arguinhot

    Trade winds keep the coast tolerable; Nouadhibou is cool and windy; humid heat Jul–Sep.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mauritania overall
Low
Prices · Mauritania overall
Low

Mauritania overall: Hot and humid on the coast; rain in the south.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nouadhibou, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 3

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (hottest, some rain).

January: Inside Nouadhibou's best window: Nov–Mar.

Nouadhibou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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