Nouakchott in May

Hot and dusty.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatDry and warm; season opens.
• DecemberGreatCool and dry; best season.
• JanuaryGreatCool and dry; best season.
• FebruaryGreatWarm, dry; good month.

• NouakchottHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 0 days
• Atlantic coast, Mauritania · Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Banc d'Arguinfine

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

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Labour Day and Africa Day

  1 and 25 May · Citywide

  Public holidays; offices closed.

• Eid al-Adha (Tabaski) check

  Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Citywide

  Sheep markets, then a quiet, closed city; taxis are scarce.

• Labour Day

  1 May

  Public holiday; offices and many shops close.

• Africa Day

  25 May

  Public holiday; offices closed.

Crowds · Mauritania overall

Low

Prices · Mauritania overall

Low

Mauritania overall: 40 °C+ inland.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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