Climate Insights for Djelfa
Djelfa District, Algeria
Climate Overview
The climate in Djelfa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 267 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 39 mm of rainfall. Djelfa 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.The climate in Djelfa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 10.5 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Djelfa 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 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and February.
Temperature
Temperatures in Djelfa vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Djelfa vary considerably across the year, with a 62°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 43°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 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Djelfa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 267 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6 mm. That's 32 mm less than April, 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 8cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Djelfa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 1.3 in less than April, 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
Djelfa 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 March, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Djelfa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Djelfa is during May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Djelfa is during May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 98°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Djelfa 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 Djelfa 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.