Nouakchott weather in December
December in Nouakchott: warm, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Nouakchott · #111 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nouakchott climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 37% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 278 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nouakchott in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Nouakchott?
- December in Nouakchott: warm, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Nouakchott on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Nouakchott in December?
- In December, Nouakchott averages a daily high of 29.2°C and a low of 18°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nouakchott in December?
- Nouakchott has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 278 in December.