Nouakchott weather in January
January in Nouakchott: nice, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Nouakchott · #49 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nouakchott climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 29% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 134 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nouakchott in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Nouakchott?
- January in Nouakchott: nice, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Nouakchott on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Nouakchott in January?
- In January, Nouakchott averages a daily high of 28°C and a low of 17°C, with about 0.2 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nouakchott in January?
- Nouakchott has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 134 in January.