Nouakchott features an arid climate with hot summers and warm
“winters”. Because of its location, temperatures are hot for most of the year.
However, Nouakchott possesses a mild temperature range compared to other cities
in this climate. While average high temperatures are relatively constant at
around 32 °C (89.6 °F), average low temperatures can range from 24 °C
(75.2 °F) during the summer months to 13 °C (55.4 °F) during the
"winter" months. Average low temperatures can be as low as 10 °C
(50.0 °F) during “winter” months in Nouakchott. Average rainfall in the
city is 159
