Climate Insights for Cherchell

The climate in Cherchell is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 552mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 94mm of rainfall. Cherchell is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperatures in Cherchell vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Cherchell is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 552mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 94mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 92mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cherchell is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Cherchell, which began on September 23, 2026. Cherchell is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Cherchell is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cherchell based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.