Climate Insights for Guelma
Guelma District, Algeria
Climate Overview
The climate in Guelma is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 542 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 67 mm of rainfall. Guelma 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 5°C.The climate in Guelma is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 21.3 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Guelma 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 41°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Guelma vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°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 Guelma vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 49°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
Guelma is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 542 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 64 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.Guelma is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.5 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.
Wind
Guelma is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Guelma 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 Guelma is during April, 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 55 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 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Guelma is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°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 Guelma 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 Guelma 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.