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 high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 40% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 27 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.