The weather in December in Nouakchott

It's warm in December in Nouakchott with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 20°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Nouakchott. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Nouakchott, Mauritania. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2016, Nouakchott reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,5 mm of precipitation in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Nouakchott

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nouakchott. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Nouakchott New York
Average temperature 29°C 9°C
Max. temperature 31°C 12°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,5 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 1 day 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Nouakchott with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 18°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Nouakchott is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Nouakchott

Temperature in December in Nouakchott over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Nouakchott

Total precipitation in December in Nouakchott over the years

Daily UV index in December in Nouakchott

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Nouakchott, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Nouakchott by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nouakchott. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.