Climate - Tindouf (Algeria)

The climate of Tindouf is subtropical desert, with very mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in western Algeria, near the border with Morocco, Western Sahara and Mauritania, at an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet).
In 1936 the temperature reached 57 °C (134.6 °F), even though the data of that period are not reliable.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 35.5 °C (96.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 65 millimeters (2.6 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest months (April, June, July) to 14 mm (0.6 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.

Tindouf - Weather by month

Based on the period 1998-2020
(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 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 6.5 °C (43.7 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, in January 2010, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 16.3 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, in February 2005, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 35.4 °C (95.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, in March 2004, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, in March 2010, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 31%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, in April 2012, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, in April 2006, it reached 40.4 °C (104.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (15 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, in May 2001, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F). However, in May 1999, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 28%.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 30.2 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in June 2016, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, in June 2001, it reached 46.8 °C (116.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 25%.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (15 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 35.5 °C (96 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.7 °F) and a maximum of 44 °C (111.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, in July 2002, it dropped to 14.6 °C (58.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 47 °C (116.5 °F). However, in July 2016, it reached 48.3 °C (118.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 18%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 35.0 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.7 °F) and a maximum of 42.9 °C (109.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in August 2006, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (115.5 °F). However, in August 1998, it reached 47.3 °C (117.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 21%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 37.9 °C (100.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, in September 2012, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in September 1998, it reached 45.6 °C (114.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (13 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, in October 2018, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in October 2019, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44 °F). However, in November 1999, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, in November 2012, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.5 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, in December 2004, it dropped to 0.8 °C (33.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).