Climate Insights for Setif

Setif District, Algeria

Hottest
July
34°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
May
71 mm rain2.8 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Setif is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 527 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 71 mm of rainfall. Setif 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 December.The climate in Setif is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 20.7 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 2.8 in of rainfall. Setif 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 December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°FebMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 3°MarMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°AprMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 8°MayMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°JulMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 20°AugMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 19°SepMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°OctMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°NovMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°DecMax: 13°Average: 8°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 52°FAverage: 43°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 56°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 55°FAverage: 46°FMin: 39°F
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Temperatures in Setif vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°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 11°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 Setif vary considerably across the year, with a 56°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°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 20°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 3mmAprPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0in
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Snow (in)

Setif is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 527 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 71 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9 mm. That's 61 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 December, totalling around 23cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.Setif is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 2.4 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 December, totalling around 9in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Setif 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 August, 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.Setif 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 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan6°43°F
Feb8°46°F
Mar10°50°F
Apr13°56°F
May17°63°F
Jun23°74°F
Jul27°80°F
Aug26°78°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov11°52°F
Dec8°46°F

The best time to visit Setif is during 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 43 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Setif is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°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 Setif 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 Setif 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C36 °F
11 °C52 °F
9 km/h5 mph
51 mm2 in
13 cm5 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
13 °C56 °F
9 km/h5 mph
44 mm1.7 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
16 °C60 °F
9 km/h6 mph
63 mm2.5 in
3 cm1 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
19 °C66 °F
8 km/h5 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C62 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h5 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C68 °F
34 °C92 °F
7 km/h4 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C67 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C53 °F
22 °C72 °F
7 km/h4 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
16 °C61 °F
9 km/h5 mph
56 mm2.2 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
13 °C55 °F
8 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
1 cm0 in