Nouakchott weather in March

March in Nouakchott: hot, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Nouakchott · #129 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Nouakchott climate normals — March

Daytime high31°C / 88°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low18°C / 65°F
Feels like (high)29°C / 84°F
Rainfall1 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity40%🌵 dry
Dew point7°C / 45°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind27 km/h / 17 mph
Air quality (US AQI)116😷 poor

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

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Nouakchott in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Nouakchott?
March in Nouakchott: hot, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Nouakchott on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in Nouakchott in March?
In March, Nouakchott averages a daily high of 31.1°C and a low of 18.4°C, with about 0.8 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Nouakchott in March?
Nouakchott has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 116 in March.

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