When is the best time to go to Atar

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Atar, Mauritania. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Atar weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Atar are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Atar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 2mm 8.7hrs 11.8hrs

The weather in January in Atar is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Atar, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Atar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Atar with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in January »

February

Atar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 3mm 9.3hrs 12.2hrs

February in Atar is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Atar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Atar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Atar with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in February »

March

Atar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 1mm 9.8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Atar is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Atar, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Atar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Atar with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in March »

April

Atar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 1mm 10.4hrs 13.3hrs

Atar's weather in April is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Atar, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Atar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Atar with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in April »

May

Atar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 1mm 10.2hrs 13.9hrs

May is a very dry month in Atar and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Atar, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Atar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Atar with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in May »

June

Atar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 2mm 9.8hrs 11.8hrs

June in Atar is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Atar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (105°F), whilst at night 27°C (81°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Atar with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in June »

July

Atar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 7mm 9.6hrs 12.2hrs

July in Atar is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Atar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (106°F), whilst at night 28°C (83°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Atar with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in July »

August

Atar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 22mm 9.5hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Atar is characteristically very hot and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Atar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Atar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (105°F), whilst at night 28°C (82°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Atar with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in August »

September

Atar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 21mm 9hrs 13.3hrs

Atar's weather in September is typically very hot and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Atar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Atar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (104°F), whilst at night 28°C (82°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Atar with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in September »

October

Atar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 7mm 9.3hrs 13.9hrs

October is a very dry month in Atar and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Atar, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Atar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Atar with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in October »

November

Atar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 3mm 9.1hrs 11.8hrs

The weather in November in Atar is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Atar, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Atar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Atar with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in November »

December

Atar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 2mm 7.8hrs 12.2hrs

December in Atar is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Atar, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Atar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Atar with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Atar weather in December »

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Atar weather stats

Atar weather statistics
Hottest month: July 40.8°C 105.4°F
Driest month: May 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: April 10.4hrs
Coldest month: January 26.4°C 79.5°F
Wettest month: August 22mm 0.9ins
Warmest sea: October 24.2°C 75.6°F
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