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When to go · Nouakchott

Nouakchott in March

Mixed month. Warming; dust winds start.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
31°C / 18°C
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Low
Mauritania overall
Prices
Medium
Mauritania overall

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Nouakchott

Warming; dust winds start.

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • NouakchottHighs around 31 °C, lows around 18 °C, rain on about 0 days
  • Atlantic coast, Mauritania · Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Banc d'Arguinbest weather

    Trade winds keep the coast tolerable; Nouadhibou is cool and windy; humid heat Jul–Sep.

Hot dry season season

Dry with little rain; long light evenings.

Watch: Heat, dust and sandstorms; outdoor stops before 10:00.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr check

    Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Citywide

    Restaurant hours change; Eid is a public holiday.

  • Eid al-Fitr (Korité) big impact

    Mar 2026 (lunar — check) · Mauritania

    Businesses close 1–2 days.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mauritania overall
Low
Prices · Mauritania overall
Medium

Mauritania overall: Warming; sandstorms start; Ramadan may fall here in 2026 (check).

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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