Atar weather in August (Mauritania)

Can you expect sunny skies in Atar in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Atar typically brings extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 41°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 29°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Atar in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 302 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Atar. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Atar climate page with graphs.

 

Atar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 29°C  

Max Temperature 41°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 45%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 302 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mauritania in August

Find out more about the weather in Mauritania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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