Atar Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Atar, Mauritania. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Atar experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 332 hours of sunshine, while December, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 253 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3471 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. May sees up to 11.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 8.4 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Atar vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Atar enjoys an average of 3471 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Atar

September, Atar’s wettest month, receives 2.6 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 40°C (104°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 39°C (102°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Atar Precipitation page.