October weather forecast
Mauritania

October in Mauritania represents a further transition into autumn, with temperatures across the country continuing to gradually decrease from the intense summer highs.

In Nouakchott, the coastal capital, average temperatures in October typically range from 20°C (68°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). The influence of the Atlantic Ocean helps to temper the climate, making the city one of the cooler locations in the country. Conversely, Atar, situated in the interior desert region, experiences wider temperature swings, with lows near 20°C (68°F) and highs around 38°C (100.4°F) during the day.

October also sees the end of the rainy season in the southern Sahelian zone. Rainfall levels drop significantly, returning the region to its usual aridity. The northern desert areas of Mauritania, as typical, remain dry throughout the month.

When compared to September, October brings noticeably cooler temperatures, offering a respite from the persistent heat. As the country moves into November, these temperatures will continue to fall, heralding the start of the relatively cooler winter season. Despite the decreasing temperatures, visitors during October should still be prepared for warm conditions, particularly in the desert interior regions.

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• Nouakchott - October »
  Temperature records in Nouakchott mark October as the warmest month, with highs averaging 36.4°C (97.5°F) and lows at 22.1°C (71.8°F). October stands out as Nouakchott's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 36.4°C (97.5°F) and a low-temperature of 22.1°C (71.8°F).
• Nouadhibou - October »
  On the first day of October in Nouadhibou sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:55. In Nouadhibou, during October, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.
• Zouérat - October »
  On the first day of October in Zouérat, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:37. On the first day of October in Zouérat, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:37.
• Atar - October »
  In Atar, Mauritania, in October, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of October, in Atar, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:17 GMT.
• Akjoujt - October »
  On the first day of October in Akjoujt, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:45. On the first day of October in Akjoujt, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:45.
• Aleg - October »
  On the last day of October, in Aleg, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:24 GMT. Entering October, Aleg's average high-temperature reads a still very hot 39.4°C (102.9°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate.
• Boutilimit - October »
  On the first day of October in Boutilimit, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:47. On the first day of October in Boutilimit, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:47.
• Néma - October »
  On the last day of October, in Néma, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:58 GMT. October is the last month it rains in Néma, Mauritania.