The climate of Mauritania, city by city
This page lists the 26 cities in Mauritania for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+2.3 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in Mauritania?
The hottest city in Mauritania is Elghabra, with an average annual temperature of 30.4 °C.
What is the coldest city in Mauritania?
The coldest city in Mauritania is Nouadhibou, with an average annual temperature of 20.6 °C.
What is the wettest city in Mauritania?
The wettest city in Mauritania is El ’Ayoûn, with 398 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of Mauritania warmed?
Based on its largest cities, Mauritania warmed by +2.3 °C between 1940 and 2025.