Saudi Mosque جامع المدينة المنورة
The Saudi Mosque is a mosque situated in the capital city of Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is recognized as one of the most looked-up sights in the country according to English Wikipedia. Visitors come to see this site as it stands as a central landmark within the administrative center of the nation.
Planning a visit
The climate in Nouakchott is consistently warm, with daily high temperatures ranging from 25 °C in January to 33 °C in September and October. Low temperatures typically stay between 16 °C and 26 °C throughout the year. Rainfall is very low for most of the year, with many months recording zero rain. August and September are the wettest months, experiencing about 11 and 10 days of rain respectively. Travelers seeking drier conditions may prefer visiting between November and June, when rainfall is almost non-existent.
To reach the mosque, international travelers can fly into the Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. This airport is located 24 km from the city center. Once in Nouakchott, the mosque is situated within the capital, making it accessible from other locations in the city. The provided information does not include details on opening hours, entrance prices, or wheelchair accessibility for this site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
