Nouakchott weather in May
May in Nouakchott: hot, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Nouakchott · #411 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nouakchott climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 92°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 48% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 177 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nouakchott in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nouakchott?
- May in Nouakchott: hot, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Nouakchott on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Nouakchott in May?
- In May, Nouakchott averages a daily high of 33.3°C and a low of 21.5°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nouakchott in May?
- Nouakchott has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 177 in May.