Climate in Tiaret (Algeria)

The climate of Tiaret is transitional Mediterranean, with some continental characteristics, and semi-arid.
The city is located in northern Algeria, at 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) above sea level.
The winter is quite cold, in addition, the city is exposed to cold spells and snowfalls. The temperature dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in January 2005 and to -11.7 °C (10.9 °F) in February 2012.
Despite the altitude, the summer is hot, and it is hotter than on the coast, although it is not as hot as in the desert areas of Algeria. The temperature can sometimes reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
In July 2023, the average maximum was 39.1 °C (102.4 °F).

Tiaret - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 26.4 °C (79.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 370 millimeters (14.6 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 45 mm (1.8 in) in the wettest ones (January, April, November, December) Here is the average precipitation.

Tiaret - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 6.2 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 0.8 °C (33.4 °F) and a maximum of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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February is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.0 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 1.1 °C (34 °F) and a maximum of 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -11.7 °C (10.9 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.7 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (38 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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April is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.1 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.3 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.5 °C (25.7 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 32.1 °C (89.8 °F) in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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May is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.7 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 8.9 °C (47.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in June 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, it reached 41.6 °C (106.9 °F) in June 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) in July 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, it reached 44.7 °C (112.5 °F) in July 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.1 °C (41.2 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in August 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 40.1 °C (104.2 °F) in September 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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October is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in October 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in October 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in November 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 28.1 °C (82.6 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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December is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.3 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.6 °C (14.7 °F) in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).