Climate Insights for Chlef
Chlef District, Algeria
Climate Overview
The climate in Chlef is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 422 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 75 mm of rainfall. Chlef is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Chlef is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 16.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Chlef is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Chlef vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chlef vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Chlef is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 422 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 74 mm less than March, 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.Chlef is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3 in of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.9 in less than March, 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.
Wind
Chlef is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Chlef is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Chlef is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Chlef is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chlef 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chlef based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.