Nouakchott weather in August
August in Nouakchott: sweltering, dry — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Nouakchott · #471 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 63/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nouakchott climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 20 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 82 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nouakchott in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Nouakchott?
- August in Nouakchott: sweltering, dry — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Nouakchott on SeasonMap's comfort score (63/100).
- What is the weather like in Nouakchott in August?
- In August, Nouakchott averages a daily high of 32.2°C and a low of 25.3°C, with about 19.5 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nouakchott in August?
- Nouakchott has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 82 in August.