worldweather36°Cwarmer than usual
usually 31°C–36°C
warmer than 80% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: stronger than usual
Weather in Mauritania - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Mauritania range from 31° to 42°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 3 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Mauritania's cities today
Next days in Mauritania
today☀️
36°💧 0.1 mm
Sun🌤️
30°💧 0.2 mm
Mon🌤️
28°💧 2.3 mm
Tue☁️
28°💧 4.9 mm
Wed🌧️
29°💧 1.3 mm
Thu☁️
28°💧 2.6 mm
Fri☀️
30°night 28°
Sat🌤️
31°💧 0.1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Thursday 10 Sept in Mauritania, the forecast high is 28°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 31°C to 36°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.
30°Ccooler than usual
usually 31°C–36°C
cooler than 87% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: stronger than usual
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 31°C–36°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: stronger than usual
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 31°C–36°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
29°Cexceptionally cool
usually 31°C–36°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: typical
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 31°C–36°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: stronger than usual
30°Ccooler than usual
usually 31°C–36°C
cooler than 88% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 33°C by day. The coolest year was 1988 (31°C) and the warmest was 2012 (36°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Mauritania
Mauritania 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
29°
around 27° at night · days with rain: 7
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
35°
around 26° at night · rain chance 8%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
37°
around 25° at night · rain chance 5%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Mauritania: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 27° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 35° in September, and about 37° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Mauritania cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ Atar | 42℃ | 37℃ | 37℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☀️ Nouakchott | 36℃ | 28℃ | 31℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☁️ Nouadhibou | 31℃ | 22℃ | 22℃ | - |
Day-by-day forecast for Mauritania
Saturday5 September 2026
☀️36°clear sky
Sunday6 September 2026
🌤️30°a few clouds
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️28°scattered clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️28°overcast clouds
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
Friday11 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
🌤️31°scattered clouds
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
Tuesday15 September 2026
☁️29°overcast clouds
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌤️28°scattered clouds
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
Friday18 September 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
Sea temperature - Mauritania
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott | 30℃ | 30℃ | 1.1 m | very warm |
| Nouadhibou | 23℃ | 24℃ | 0.8 m | pleasant |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Mauritania
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawakszut | 113.2 | 384.6 | very poor |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 01:00).
Mauritania weather through the year
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FAQ - Mauritania weather
What is the weather like in Mauritania today?
Today it is about 36° during the day and 28° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Mauritania?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.