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 high28°C / 82°F😎 nice
Nighttime low17°C / 63°F
Feels like (high)23°C / 73°F
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity29%🌵 dry
Dew point2°C / 36°F
Sunshine9.6 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind25 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.

Where is Nouakchott?

Loading map…

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.

Other months in Nouakchott

Warmer or cooler than Nouakchott in January

Similar destinations in West AfricaJanuary