July weather forecast
Mauritania

July marks the peak of summer in Mauritania, where temperatures can reach their highest levels. With the intense heat enveloping the country, this month is one of the most challenging times to visit, particularly in the northern and inland regions.

In the coastal capital of Nouakchott, temperatures in July typically fluctuate between 23°C (73.4°F) and 37°C (98.6°F). The city's location along the Atlantic Ocean helps to somewhat moderate the climate, though the heat remains intense. In Atar, situated in the heart of the desert, daytime temperatures can soar above 45°C (113°F), while nighttime lows hover around 27°C (80.6°F).

July also signifies a change in Mauritania's weather patterns, as the southern Sahelian zone begins to experience its rainy season. Although the northern desert regions remain largely dry, rainfall in the south can reach up to 50mm (1.97"). The rain brings a rise in humidity in these regions, adding to the overall discomfort.

When compared to June, July exhibits similar, if not slightly higher, temperatures. As the country moves into August, the extreme heat will continue, and the rainy season in the south will reach its peak. Due to the high heat and increasing humidity in some regions, travel during July requires significant caution and appropriate preparations for both the heat and potential rainfall.

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• Nouakchott - July »
  On the first day of July sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:43. As Mauritania enters the heart of the summer season, July delivers the most substantial shift in Nouakchott's climate dynamic yet.
• Nouadhibou - July »
  As the peak of summer arrives in July, Nouadhibou experiences its hottest month of the year with temperatures climbing up to 25.1°C (77.2°F). Nouadhibou ushers in July with an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.1°C (77.2°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month.
• Zouérat - July »
  On reaching July, Zouérat witnesses a pinnacle of the year's temperatures, soaring up to a whopping 40°C (104°F). Zouérat's peak temperatures tend to occur in July and August, with an average high-temperature of 40°C (104°F).
• Atar - July »
  In Atar, in July, during 3.1 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of July in Atar, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:36.
• Akjoujt - July »
  In Akjoujt, in July, during 2.6 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Akjoujt the average sunshine duration in July is 9.9h.
• Aleg - July »
  On the first day of July in Aleg sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:33. In Aleg, Mauritania, in July, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.
• Boutilimit - July »
  In Boutilimit, Mauritania, during July, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. The weather in July in Boutilimit sees the most significant increase in rainfall, recording a notable 6mm (0.24").
• Néma - July »
  On the first day of July in Néma, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:06. Increased humidity levels and cloud cover provide a distinct feel to the month of July in Néma.