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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).
Tlemcen - Climate data
In Tlemcen, 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.
Tlemcen - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 5 | 17 | 11.1 | 42 | 62 | 52 |
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| February | 6 | 18 | 11.9 | 43 | 64 | 53.4 |
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| March | 8 | 20 | 14 | 46 | 68 | 57.1 |
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| April | 10 | 22 | 15.9 | 49 | 72 | 60.7 |
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| May | 13 | 26 | 19.2 | 55 | 78 | 66.6 |
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| June | 16 | 30 | 23 | 61 | 85 | 73.3 |
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| July | 20 | 33 | 26.3 | 67 | 92 | 79.4 |
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| August | 20 | 34 | 27 | 69 | 93 | 80.6 |
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| September | 17 | 30 | 23.7 | 63 | 86 | 74.7 |
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| October | 14 | 26 | 20.1 | 57 | 80 | 68.2 |
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| November | 10 | 21 | 15.3 | 49 | 70 | 59.5 |
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| December | 7 | 18 | 12.3 | 44 | 64 | 54.1 |
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| Year | 12.1 | 24.6 | 18.3 | 53.8 | 76.3 | 65 |
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In Tlemcen,
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 - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 45 | 1.8 | 8 |
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| February | 35 | 1.4 | 7 |
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| March | 35 | 1.4 | 7 |
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| April | 35 | 1.4 | 7 |
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| May | 25 | 1 | 5 |
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| June | 5 | 0.2 | 2 |
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| July | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| August | 13 | 0.5 | 2 |
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| September | 15 | 0.6 | 4 |
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| October | 30 | 1.2 | 5 |
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| November | 45 | 1.8 | 7 |
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| December | 35 | 1.4 | 7 |
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| Year | 320 | 12.6 | 62 |
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Tlemcen - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Tlemcen is usually mild. 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, it dropped to -2.1 °C (28.2 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
February, the weather in Tlemcen is usually mild. 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, it dropped to -2.9 °C (26.8 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
March, the weather in Tlemcen is usually mild. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.3 °C (24.3 °F) in March 2012.
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 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
April, the weather in Tlemcen is usually very mild. 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, 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 °C (32 °F) in April 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
May, the weather in Tlemcen is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) in May 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 42.1 °C (107.8 °F) in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
June, the weather in Tlemcen is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 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 59%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
In
July, the weather in Tlemcen is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to 7.5 °C (45.5 °F) in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F) in July 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 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 56%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Tlemcen is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F) in August 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
September, the weather in Tlemcen is usually warm to hot. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in September 1995.
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 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
October, the weather in Tlemcen is usually warm. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 40.3 °C (104.5 °F) in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
November, the weather in Tlemcen is usually very mild. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F) in November 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
December, the weather in Tlemcen is usually mild. 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, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).