Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
102°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Atar
Mauritania · Africa
Very hot afternoons are the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
102°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
64%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 95° and nights feel near 73°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
78%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
May's typical breeze keeps warmer afternoons from feeling as still.
10 mphMay Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 101°F, easing to about 97°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning89°F
Rain0%
Cloud20%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday98°F
Rain0%
Cloud20%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon101°F
Rain0%
Cloud24%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening97°F
Rain1%
Cloud25%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81 | 59 | 0.1 | 0 | 9.7 | 28 |
| Feb | 85 | 63 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.5 | 26 |
| Mar | 91 | 67 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.6 | 23 |
| Apr | 97 | 73 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 23 |
| May | 102 | 78 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 21 |
| Jun | 107 | 84 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.2 | 21 |
| Jul | 107 | 85 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.0 | 27 |
| Aug | 105 | 85 | 0.5 | 4 | 11.7 | 34 |
| Sep | 104 | 84 | 0.5 | 4 | 11.4 | 31 |
| Oct | 100 | 79 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.7 | 28 |
| Nov | 90 | 69 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.4 | 28 |
| Dec | 83 | 62 | 0.1 | 0 | 9.8 | 29 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology