Nouakchott & the Sahara
A railway of iron ore wagons over two kilometres long that you can ride for free atop the cargo, dunes that reach the Atlantic without so much as a town in between, and a desert culture of nomadic trade routes still very much in use.
The best time to visit Nouakchott & the Sahara is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 01:09 (UTC).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 84°F · rain 0.0in · 11.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| February | 31°C87°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C89°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| April | 32°C89°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| May | 32°C90°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| June | 34°C93°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| July | 29°C85°F | 20mm0.8in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| August | 31°C88°F | 24mm0.9in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| September | 34°C93°F | 13mm0.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 36°C97°F | 3mm0.1in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| November | 34°C92°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| December | 30°C86°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- MRU · Mauritanian ouguiya
- Language
- Arabic
- Plug
- C
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Nouakchott & the Sahara?
The best time to visit Nouakchott & the Sahara is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Nouakchott & the Sahara get?
Typical daytime highs in Nouakchott & the Sahara are Mar–May 32°C (89°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (89°F), Sep–Nov 35°C (94°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (86°F).
Is Nouakchott & the Sahara expensive?
On the ground, Nouakchott & the Sahara is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Nouakchott & the Sahara good for?
Nouakchott & the Sahara is good for moving about and doing things, old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.