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When to go · Terjit

Terjit in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot, check).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
46°C (115°F) / 28°C (82°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Low
Mauritania overall
Prices
Low
Mauritania overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Terjit

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot, check).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • TerjitHighs around 46 °C (115 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 0 days
  • Adrar and the desert, Mauritania · Atar, Chinguetti, Ouadane, Terjithot

    Cold nights (near 5 °C (41 °F)) and warm days Dec–Feb; 45 °C (113 °F) in summer; sandstorms Mar–Jun.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Mauritania overall
Low
Prices · Mauritania overall
Low

Mauritania overall: Hot and humid on the coast; rain in the south.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Terjit, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 46 °C (115 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 28 °C (82 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (very hot, check).

January: Inside Terjit's best window: Nov–Feb.

Terjit: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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