Atar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Atar experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to warm weather.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Atar is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C in July to a comfortable 28°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 14°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Atar is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 58 mm. The climate in Atar shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in September, with an average of 16 mm of precipitation over 2 rainy days. In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.6 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Atar Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Atar offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between May (11.1 hours daily) and December (8.4 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Atar.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 45%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 27%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in February and April and highest during July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
6 m/s
4 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Atar in Mauritania
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 42°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 16 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 332 hours of sunshine.
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