May Weather in Nouakchott

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Nouakchott, Mauritania, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 24°C (76°F). Highs can soar to 38°C (100°F), while lows may dip to 18°C (65°F). Typically, the humidity level in Nouakchott throughout May hovers around 51%.

18°C (65°F)

Minimum temperature

24°C (76°F)

Average temperature

38°C (100°F)

Maximum temperature

51%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Nouakchott averages 0 mm (0.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 0 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 58 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 26 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 82% probability of sunny days during this period.

0 mm (0.0 inches)

Precipitation

0 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 26 minutes

Sunshine hours

82%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Nouakchott reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 4 7 10 12 13 12 9 6 3 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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