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Atar weather in May (Mauritania)

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

In May, Atar generally has very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 39°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Atar in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.6 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 0 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 332 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 39°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 1%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 27%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 332 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mauritania in May

Find out more about the weather in Mauritania in May 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 May?

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 May.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
10/10

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