Best Time to Visit Atar, Adrar, Mauritania
Atar is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Atar for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November and January–June; the wetter half falls in July–October and December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 20.6°C / 69.1°F in January to 34.8°C / 94.6°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (May) to 23 mm / 0.9 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Atar, Adrar, Mauritania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Atar's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6°C69.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.9°C73.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.2°C77.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 28°C82.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31°C87.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 34.4°C93.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 34.8°C94.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 34.7°C94.5°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 33.8°C92.8°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 30.7°C87.3°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.2°C79.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 21.8°C71.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Atar?
The best time to visit Atar for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 34.8°C / 94.6°F, and the driest is May with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Atar's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Atar?
The rainy season at Atar, Adrar runs through July–October and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 2 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is September (23 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the driest month in Atar?
The driest month in Atar is May, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 31°C / 87.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Atar?
The least comfortable months for travel to Atar — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 23 mm / 0.9 in in September, and the coldest month averages 20.6°C / 69.1°F.
Is Atar climate different from Mauritania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Atar figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mauritania figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Atar specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.