Climate Insights for Constantine
Constantine District, Algeria
Climate Overview
The climate in Constantine is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 414 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 58 mm of rainfall. Constantine 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.The climate in Constantine is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 16.3 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Constantine 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 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and February.
Temperature
Temperatures in Constantine vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Constantine vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Constantine is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 414 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 51 mm less than May, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 7cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Constantine is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 2 in less than May, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Constantine is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Constantine 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 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Constantine is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Constantine is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 38°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 Constantine 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Constantine 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.