January weather forecast
Mauritania

January is one of the coldest months in Mauritania, nestled in the heart of the country's winter season. The mean temperatures fluctuate between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F) across the country, providing a much-needed respite from the usual high heat.

In the capital city Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast, the average temperature in January ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F), providing a pleasant and moderate climate for visitors. The city of Atar, located in the interior desert region, experiences cooler nights with temperatures dropping to 13°C (55.4°F), but daytime temperatures can reach up to 28°C (82.4°F).

Rainfall is a rarity in Mauritania during January. Most of the country, including the desert areas in the north and the Sahelian zone in the south, receives virtually no precipitation this month. This is in stark contrast to the later months of July and August when the rainy season is in full swing.

When comparing January to the previous month, December, the temperature remains largely similar, with no significant fluctuations. However, looking forward to February, the country begins to gradually warm up, heralding the approach of the hot season which dominates the majority of the calendar year. Despite the relative coolness of January, it's worth noting that even the Mauritanian winter can present warm days, and the country's typical aridity persists.

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• Nouakchott - January »
  On the first day of January sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 18:39. Nouakchott's lowest temperatures tend to occur in January and December, with an average high-temperature of 29.1°C (84.4°F).
• Nouadhibou - January »
  January, March, October through December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nouadhibou. With an average maximum UV index of 5, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Nouadhibou.
• Zouérat - January »
  On the first day of January in Zouérat sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 18:16. On the first day of January in Zouérat, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 18:16.
• Atar - January »
  January stands out as Atar's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F). January offers the onset of a new year in Atar, Mauritania with welcoming temperatures ranging from 14.3°C (57.7°F) to 26.2°C (79.2°F).
• Akjoujt - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Akjoujt are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January, February and December, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Akjoujt.
• Aleg - January »
  January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and a low of 17.3°C (63.1°F), is the coldest month in Aleg. In Aleg rain does not fall in January, March, November and December.
• Boutilimit - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Boutilimit are January, February and December, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine. Boutilimit's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) to a low of 17.3°C (63.1°F).
• Néma - January »
  In January, the weather in Néma is characterized by milder temperatures compared to upcoming months with high reaching 29.4°C (84.9°F) and lows plunging down to 16.1°C (61°F). The months with the lowest UV index in Néma are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.