Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata
Mauritania UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata in Mauritania is a group of structures and buildings recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It holds heritage of Portuguese influence and ranks as one of the most looked-up sights on English Wikipedia in the country, standing as one of the 3 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
Temperatures vary significantly through the year. January and December offer cooler daily highs of 24 °C and 22 °C respectively, with lows of 11 °C to 12 °C and minimal rain. From May to September, daily highs rise from 36 °C to 41 °C, with July and August seeing highs of 40 °C to 41 °C and lows reaching 28 °C in August alongside up to 3 rainy days.
The site is located 555 km from the capital, Nouakchott. The nearest airport is Tazadit Airport in Zouérate, located 222 km away. Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport serves as a hub at a distance of 540 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 29 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
