Climate Insights for Tamanghasset

The climate in Tamanghasset is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 25mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 8mm of rainfall. Tamanghasset is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Tamanghasset vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Tamanghasset is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 25mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 8mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0mm. 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.

Tamanghasset is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 22km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Tamanghasset, which began on March 20, 2026. Tamanghasset 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 June at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Tamanghasset is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tamanghasset 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.