Nouakchott weather in April

April in Nouakchott: hot, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Nouakchott · #286 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 80/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nouakchott climate normals — April

Daytime high32°C / 90°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low20°C / 68°F
Feels like (high)31°C / 88°F
Rainfall1 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity50%🍃 comfortable
Dew point12°C / 53°F
Sunshine11.8 h/day
Daylight12.6 h
Wind28 km/h / 17 mph
Air quality (US AQI)143😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Nouakchott in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Nouakchott?
April in Nouakchott: hot, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Nouakchott on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
What is the weather like in Nouakchott in April?
In April, Nouakchott averages a daily high of 32.2°C and a low of 20.1°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nouakchott in April?
Nouakchott has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 143 in April.

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