Nouakchott weather in May 2025

Expect 35°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Nouakchott in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Nouakchott in May before you book your next holiday to Mauritania in 2025/2026.

35
35°C max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
0
0 days with some rainfall
21
21°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
0
0 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
18
18°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for Mauritania (Nouakchott) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

How hot is it in Nouakchott in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 35°C in Nouakchott in May with high heat and humidity, falling to 21°C at night.

How sunny is it in Nouakchott in May?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Nouakchott in May - that's 68% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Nouakchott in May?

The average sea temperature around Nouakchott in May is 18°C.

Does it ever rain in Nouakchott in May?

There are usually no days with some rain in Nouakchott in May and the average monthly rainfall is 0mm.

Nouakchott May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Nouakchott in May 2025. Select a month to view Nouakchott sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Thursday, 1st May 2025	06:37	19:25
Friday, 16th May 2025	06:30	19:30
Saturday, 31st May 2025	06:28	19:36

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Mauritania - quick facts
Time difference	UK +0 hours
Language(s)	Arabic, French
Currency	Mauritanian Ouguiya
Electricity	C + E + F plug (220V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes