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Acceptable 42 / 100
19%
81%
Acceptable 19% Challenging 81%
Best spot: Tiris Zemmour — 59
Typical conditions: 37
Cities: 17 Regions: 14 Updated: 15 Oct, 12:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 17 cities in Mauritania by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 14 regions of Mauritania by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Mauritania by VanSky Regions of Mauritania

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Tidjikja
Tagant
58
Zouérat
Tiris Zemmour
47
Nouadhibou
Dakhlet Nouadhibou
45
Ayoun El Atrous
Hodh El Gharbi
45
Néma
Hodh Ech Chargui
45
Akjoujt
Inchiri
44
Atar
Adrar
35
Kiffa
Assaba
35
Mbera
Hodh Ech Chargui
35
Rosso
Trarza
35
Sélibaby
Guidimakha
35
Aleg
Brakna
35
Dar Naim
Nouakchott North
27
Kaédi
Gorgol
25
Ksar
Nouakchott West
24

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Zouérat 47
  2. 2 Nouadhibou 45
  3. 3 Atar 35
  4. 4 Tidjikja 58
  5. 5 Ayoun El Atrous 45

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Kaédi 25
  2. 2 Aleg 35
  3. 3 Sélibaby 35
  4. 4 Dar Naim 27
  5. 5 Rosso 35

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Mauritania for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Mauritania?
Weather data for all cities in Mauritania is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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