Climate Insights for Metlaoui

The climate in Metlaoui is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 96mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 13mm of rainfall. Metlaoui 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 6°C.

Temperatures in Metlaoui vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Metlaoui is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 96mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 13mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. 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.

Metlaoui is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 10km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Metlaoui, which began on September 23, 2026. Metlaoui 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 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Metlaoui is during March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 10mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Metlaoui 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.