Is the weather good in Mauritania in March 2026?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Mauritania during March have been around +88°F.
In Mauritania the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +88°F in Nouakchott to +88°F in Nouakchott. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in March
- rainiest? Nouakchott, with an average of 0 mm of rain and humidity of 49%;
- warmest? Nouakchott, with daytime temperatures averaging +88°F;
- windiest? Nouakchott, with an average of 5 m/s;
- coolest? Nouakchott, with daytime temperatures averaging +88°F;
How good is the weather in Mauritania in March?
How warm is it in Mauritania during March?
This is how hot it usually is in March
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +88°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +66°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +90°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +64°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: June with an average +95°F during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +81°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: June in Nouakchott;
- Coldest month in coolest city: January in Nouakchott;
Winds in Mauritania during March
March tends to offer light winds averaging 5 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in March:
- Highest average wind speed: Nouakchott with 4 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Nouakchott with 4 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Nouakchott with 5 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Nouakchott with 4 m/s;
Tips for traveling to Mauritania in March
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Mauritania? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Mauritania based on the weather that March is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for March
- Sunshine does give you a nice color and a boost of vitamin D. However, if you don't have a lot of skin pigment, you should sunbathe carefully to avoid burning yourself, getting sun rash and, in the worst case scenario, skin cancer. This is where sunscreens and opaque clothing work particularly well. Another safe way is to stay in the shade when the sun burns the most, roughly between 9 am and 3 pm.
- Long, hot days bring risks - weather like this is one of the most challenging things we can do to our bodies. It's best to avoid going to Mauritania when it's so hot. Secondly, keep cool by staying in the shade, the pool or in an air-conditioned room. Pack clothes for the sun, for swimming but also for hydration.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- Low humidity makes it easier to regulate the temperature closest to your body with the clothes you are wearing. You also won't sweat as much as with higher levels of humidity. However, very low humidity can lead to drier mucous membranes and irritated eyes - you might want to pack something for that.
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Monthly weather in Mauritania
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mauritania, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
