Climate Insights for El Kala

Daïra d’El Kala, El Tarf, Algeria

Hottest
July
31°C peak
Coldest
January
8°C low
Wettest
November
109mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Kala is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 705mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 109mm of rainfall. El Kala is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Feb Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Mar Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Apr Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 14° Jun Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Jul Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 22° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 22° Sep Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Oct Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16° Nov Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 12° Dec Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in El Kala vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°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 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 102mm Feb Precipitation: 74mm Mar Precipitation: 79mm Apr Precipitation: 51mm May Precipitation: 65mm Jun Precipitation: 17mm Jul Precipitation: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 13mm Sep Precipitation: 40mm Oct Precipitation: 63mm Nov Precipitation: 109mm Dec Precipitation: 91mm
Precipitation

El Kala is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 705mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 59mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 109mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 108mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 16km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

El Kala is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 16km/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 19km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in El Kala, which began on March 20, 2026. El Kala 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 July at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 31mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 212mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 267mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 11°
Feb 11°
Mar 13°
Apr 15°
May 19°
Jun 23°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 24°
Oct 20°
Nov 16°
Dec 12°

The best time to visit El Kala is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Kala 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C
14 °C
20 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
15 °C
19 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
9 °C
17 °C
20 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
31 °C
16 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
31 °C
16 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
109 mm
0 cm
Dec
9 °C
16 °C
18 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
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