May weather forecast
Mauritania

The month of May in Mauritania sees the end of spring and the beginning of the intense summer season. Temperatures during this month continue to rise sharply, making it one of the hotter periods of the year.

In Nouakchott, the coastal capital, the temperatures in May typically range between 20°C (68°F) and 35°C (95°F). The ocean's influence slightly moderates the city's climate, although temperatures are on the rise. Inland in Atar, located in the desert's heart, temperatures during May show greater variation. The daytime highs can exceed 40°C (104°F), while nighttime temperatures can drop to 22°C (71.6°F).

May continues the trend of previous months with virtually no rainfall throughout the country. Both the desert regions in the north and the Sahelian zone in the south maintain their dry conditions. However, the first signs of the upcoming rainy season may appear towards the end of the month, particularly in the southern regions.

Compared to April, May sees a clear increase in temperatures, indicating the beginning of the summer heat. Moving forward into June, these temperatures will continue to climb, reaching their peak during the core summer months. The high heat levels in May, particularly in the desert regions, pose a considerable challenge for travel and exploration. It is advisable to take necessary precautions for heat and sun exposure during this period.

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• Nouakchott - May »
  February through May, with an average sea temperature of 19°C (66.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Nouakchott, Mauritania. February through May, with an average sea temperature of 19°C (66.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Nouakchott.
• Nouadhibou - May »
  On the first day of May in Nouadhibou sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:33. In Nouadhibou during May, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
• Zouérat - May »
  May's onset in Zouérat records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still tropical 33°C (91.4°F) from April's 31°C (87.8°F). In May, Zouérat maintains its consistency of the preceding month's sharp increase in temperature.
• Atar - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Atar, Mauritania, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:28 GMT. May, July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Atar, Mauritania.
• Akjoujt - May »
  In Akjoujt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 24.6 days and collects up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. May is the least humid month in Akjoujt, with an average relative humidity of 18%.
• Aleg - May »
  In Aleg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 28.4 days and collects up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Aleg greets May with the highest temperature peak of the year at 41.8°C (107.2°F).
• Boutilimit - May »
  The highest temperature in May skyrockets to reach an extreme of 41.8°C (107.2°F), making it the hottest month in Boutilimit, Mauritania. On the last day of the month, in Boutilimit, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.
• Néma - May »
  In Néma during the entire year, the rain falls for 34.2 days and collects up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. On the last day of May, in Néma, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:58 GMT.