Nouakchott weather in October
October in Nouakchott: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Nouakchott · #533 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Nouakchott climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 36°C / 97°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 52% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 110 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Nouakchott in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Nouakchott?
- October in Nouakchott: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Nouakchott on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Nouakchott in October?
- In October, Nouakchott averages a daily high of 35.9°C and a low of 25°C, with about 5 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nouakchott in October?
- Nouakchott has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 110 in October.