Climate - Chlef (Algeria)

The climate of Chlef (formerly known as Orléansville) is subtropical, with mild, relatively rainy winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in northwestern Algeria, 40 km (25 mi) away from the sea.
Even though the winter is mild, at night it gets quite cold, moreover, from time to time there can be outbreaks of cold air from the north. Occasionally, as in January 2005 and February 2012, it can even snow.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 30.5 °C (86.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 355 millimeters (14 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 55 mm (2.2 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.

Chlef - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 11.3 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) and a maximum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, in January 2019, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, in January 2007, it reached 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, in February 2012, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 29.3 °C (84.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.3 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, in March 2018, it dropped to 0.2 °C (32.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, in April 2002, it dropped to 0.9 °C (33.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, in April 2003, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, in May 1991, it dropped to 3.8 °C (38.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, in May 1994, it reached 43.8 °C (110.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 26.4 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, in June 1991, it dropped to 10.6 °C (51.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F). However, in June 1994, it reached 45.3 °C (113.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In July, the average temperature is of 30.3 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, in July 2002, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111.5 °F). However, in July 2015, it reached 48 °C (118.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In August, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 37.8 °C (100.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, in August 1992, it dropped to 13.4 °C (56.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in August 2001, it reached 46.6 °C (115.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in September 1993, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, in September 2012, it reached 42.3 °C (108.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 21.7 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F). However, in October 2018, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in October 2012, it reached 38.1 °C (100.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, in November 1996, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, in November 2016, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8 °C (46.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, in December 2010, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, in December 1996, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).