Climate Insights for M'Sila
M'Sila District, Algeria
Climate Overview
The climate in M'Sila is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 197 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 28 mm of rainfall. M'Sila 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in M'Sila is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 7.8 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. M'Sila 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in M'Sila 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 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°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 M'Sila vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°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
M'Sila is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 197 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 28 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 24 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.M'Sila is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 0.9 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.
Wind
M'Sila is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.M'Sila is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit M'Sila is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit M'Sila is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 102°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°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 M'Sila 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 M'Sila 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.