Atar International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code

ATR

ICAO Code

GQPA

Airport Type

Large Airport

Class

International

Atar International Airport is a small regional airport in northern Mauritania serving Atar and access to nearby desert tourism areas. It is compact and oriented to domestic/regional traffic.

Terminal Guide for Atar International Airport #

A single, small terminal building handles passenger processing with basic check‑in and arrivals facilities. Expect minimal airside amenities and limited staffing outside normal operating hours.

Getting to and From Atar International Airport #

Ground access is primarily by taxi or prearranged private transfer; vehicle hire may be arranged in town. Public transport options are limited and travel times to Atar town are short but depend on local road conditions.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Atar International Airport #

Facilities are basic: a small arrivals area, minimal food/retail options and limited passenger services. Do not expect extensive retail, lounge or luggage storage facilities.

Tips for Atar International Airport #

Arrange transfers in advance if you plan to use the airport for desert tours - local transport options are limited.
Bring sufficient water and supplies for onward travel; services at remote regional airports can be sparse.

Weather & Climate near Atar International Airport #

Climate

Atar International Airport's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 111 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

MarchAprilNovember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

47°

Warmest Month

6°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 28°

25%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 30°

24%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

18° – 33°

20%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

20° – 36°

19%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

23° – 39°

17%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 27°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

35°C

Temperature

27° – 42°

18%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 28°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

35°C

Temperature

28° – 42°

24%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

35°C

Temperature

28° – 42°

31%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 27°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

34°C

Temperature

27° – 40°

30%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

24° – 37°

27%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

3 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 33°

27%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 29°

27%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

3 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

10.8h daylight

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