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Atar weather in January (Mauritania)

Planning a trip to Atar in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Atar the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Atar in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.7 mm for the month. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 267 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, November and December generally stand out with 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 January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 39%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 267 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mauritania in January

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

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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 Atar in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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