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August · climate normalsVery hot days and a month score of 53/100

Atar in August

Fair · 53/100
High / low41° / 28°daily averages
Precipitation18 mm2 wet days
Cloud cover11%monthly average
20.52° N, 13.05° WElevation 192 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goAtar · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low41° / 28°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Atar averages daytime highs of 41° and night-time lows of 28° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 18 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 11%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change.

August scores 53/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Atar. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:32 and sets at 19:23 local time, giving 12 h 50 min of daylight. Days shorten by 31 minutes over the month.

Why 53/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%86%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Mauritania's best in August

Where to go in August
Nouadhibou
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Nouadhibou

Dakhlet Nouadhibou
25°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Nouadhibou
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Zouérat

Tiris Zemmour
41°Aug high
0wet days
57score
Zouérat
Nouakchott
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Nouakchott

Nouakchott West
31°Aug high
11wet days
49score
Nouakchott
Akjoujt
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Akjoujt

Inchiri
40°Aug high
4wet days
48score
Akjoujt
·Questions

Atar in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Atar?

August scores 53/100 for Atar, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 41°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Atar in August?

Daytime highs average 41°C and night-time lows 28°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Atar in August?

Atar receives about 18 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 2 days.