Climate Insights for Rhar el Melah

The climate in Rhar el Melah is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 513mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 81mm of rainfall. Rhar el Melah is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Rhar el Melah sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Rhar el Melah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 513mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 81mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 80mm less than November, 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.

Rhar el Melah is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 31km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 30km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Rhar el Melah, which began on March 20, 2026. Rhar el Melah 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 August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Rhar el Melah is during April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rhar el Melah 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.