August weather forecast
Mauritania

August continues the trend of extremely hot weather in Mauritania, maintaining the challenging conditions experienced in July. As one of the peak summer months, August is characterized by its searing temperatures and the intensification of the rainy season in the south.

In Nouakchott, the coastal capital city, temperatures during August typically range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 37°C (98.6°F). Despite the city's coastal location providing some moderation, the climate remains decidedly hot. The desert city of Atar experiences even higher temperatures, with daytime highs potentially exceeding 43°C (109.4°F) and nighttime lows around 27°C (80.6°F).

In contrast to the persistent aridity of the previous months, August marks the peak of the rainy season in the southern Sahelian zone, with rainfall reaching up to 100mm (3.94"). Meanwhile, the northern desert regions continue to remain dry, adding to the stark contrast within the country's climate during this month.

When compared to July, August maintains similar high temperatures. As the country transitions into September, the extreme heat will start to gradually subside, while the rainy season in the south begins to wind down. Given the extreme heat and potential for substantial rainfall in the south, travel during August should be carefully planned, ensuring necessary precautions are taken to deal with these challenging conditions.

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• Nouakchott - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Nouakchott is August, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Nouakchott is August, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.
• Nouadhibou - August »
  In Nouadhibou, Mauritania, in August, during 7.3 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of August in Nouadhibou sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:46.
• Zouérat - August »
  On the first day of August in Zouérat sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 19:31. During July and August, Zouérat experiences its warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 40°C (104°F).
• Atar - August »
  The months with the most sunshine in Atar are May, July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine. In August, Atar notes an average high-temperature of a still blisteringly hot 40.4°C (104.7°F), hardly different from the preceding month.
• Akjoujt - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 34%, August is the most humid month in Akjoujt. On the first day of August in Akjoujt, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:34.
• Aleg - August »
  The most humid month in Aleg, Mauritania, is August, with an average relative humidity of 48%. August in Aleg, Mauritania witnesses the peak monsoon season with substantial rainfall extending to 22mm (0.87").
• Boutilimit - August »
  August is the most humid month in Boutilimit, with an average relative humidity of 48%. On the first day of August in Boutilimit, Mauritania, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:32.
• Néma - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Néma, Mauritania, is August, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 44%, August is the most humid month in Néma, Mauritania.