Climate - Tlemcen (Algeria)

The climate of Tlemcen is transitional Mediterranean, with some continental characteristics, and semi-arid. The winter is quite cold, while the summer is very hot. In addition, in winter, the city is exposed to cold spells and snowfalls.
The city is located in the northwest of Morocco, at an altitude of 800 meters (2,600 feet). The meteorological station is located 250 meters (820 ft), near Zenata, so it provides temperatures a few degrees higher than those recorded in the city (actually, these data do not give a correct indication of the climate of the city).

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.1 °C (52.0 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 27.0 °C (80.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 320 millimeters (12.6 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (July) to 45 mm (1.8 in) in the wettest ones (January, November) Here is the average precipitation.

Tlemcen - 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 11.1 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, in January 1993, it dropped to -2.1 °C (28.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in January 2010, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 11.9 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6 °C (42.9 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, in February 2005, it dropped to -2.9 °C (26.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, in March 2012, it dropped to -4.3 °C (24.3 °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 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 15.9 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, in April 1994, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, in April 2015, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.8 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, in May 1992, it dropped to 3.6 °C (38.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in May 2006, it reached 42.1 °C (107.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, in June 2001, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, in June 2012, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

In July, the average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in July 2007, it dropped to 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F). However, in July 2009, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 1 days.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In August, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, in August 1992, it dropped to 11.8 °C (53.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, in August 2004, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, in September 1995, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, in September 2008, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, in October 1993, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in October 2006, it reached 40.3 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 15.3 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in November 2013, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in November 2020, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) and a maximum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, in December 2004, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).