Climate in Djanet (Algeria)

The climate of Djanet is subtropical desert, with very mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The oasis is located in south-eastern Algeria, just north of the Tropic of Cancer, and at an altitude of 1,035 meters (3,400 feet).
We are south of the Tassili N'Ajjer National Park. The highest peaks of the mountain massif reach 2,000 meters (6,500 feet).

Djanet - Climate data

In Djanet, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 30 millimeters (1.2 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (November) to 5.3 mm (0.2 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.

Djanet - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 3.7 °C (38.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.5 °C (18.5 °F) in January 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 6.5 °C (43.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) in February 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 3.1 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 0.8 °C (33.4 °F) in March 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) in March 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 1.4 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) in April 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 5.3 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F) and a maximum of 36.3 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) in May 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.4 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). However, it reached 47.1 °C (116.8 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 4.7 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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July is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.1 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.2 °C (100.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F). However, it reached 48.5 °C (119.3 °F) in July 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.7 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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August is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) in August 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, it reached 48.5 °C (119.3 °F) in August 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 4.9 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 36.5 °C (97.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in September 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.6 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) in October 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 39.7 °C (103.5 °F) in October 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only 2.1 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in November 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F) in December 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 3.9 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).