October weather forecast
Mauritania

October in Mauritania represents a further transition into autumn, with temperatures across the country continuing to gradually decrease from the intense summer highs.

In Nouakchott, the coastal capital, average temperatures in October typically range from 20°C (68°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). The influence of the Atlantic Ocean helps to temper the climate, making the city one of the cooler locations in the country. Conversely, Atar, situated in the interior desert region, experiences wider temperature swings, with lows near 20°C (68°F) and highs around 38°C (100.4°F) during the day.

October also sees the end of the rainy season in the southern Sahelian zone. Rainfall levels drop significantly, returning the region to its usual aridity. The northern desert areas of Mauritania, as typical, remain dry throughout the month.

When compared to September, October brings noticeably cooler temperatures, offering a respite from the persistent heat. As the country moves into November, these temperatures will continue to fall, heralding the start of the relatively cooler winter season. Despite the decreasing temperatures, visitors during October should still be prepared for warm conditions, particularly in the desert interior regions.

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• Nouakchott - October »
  Nouakchott experiences its average highest temperatures in October, reaching a peak of 36.4°C (97.5°F) and a minimum of 22.1°C (71.8°F). On the last day of October, in Nouakchott, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.
• Nouadhibou - October »
  January, March, October through December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nouadhibou. In Nouadhibou, Mauritania, during October, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.
• Zouérat - October »
  On the first day of October in Zouérat, Mauritania, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:37. On the first day of October in Zouérat, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:37.
• Atar - October »
  On the last day of October, in Atar, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:17 GMT. In Atar, during October, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.
• Akjoujt - October »
  On the first day of October in Akjoujt sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:46. In Akjoujt, during October, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.
• Aleg - October »
  On the last day of October, in Aleg, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:25 GMT. October sees a noticeable decline in humidity and rainfall quantities, signaling the shift towards the dry season in Aleg.
• Boutilimit - October »
  Boutilimit's weather in October displays an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 39.4°C (102.9°F), showing minor disparity from September's 38.9°C (102°F). October is the last month it rains in Boutilimit.
• Néma - October »
  October is the last month it rains in Néma. The month of October in Néma signifies a shift towards the cooler months of the year.