Chlef, Chlef Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Chlef get?

Chlef gets 346 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 58 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 58% of Algeria.

November is the wettest month, with 55 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm. February has the most rainy days, about 8.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 64 days, to August 12, 2023.

Chlef weather by month

Chlef weather in January

In January, Chlef averages a high of 16°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The January record high is 27°C (2024) and the record low is -3°C (1981).

Chlef weather in February

In February, Chlef averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The February record high is 32°C (1986) and the record low is -1°C (1988). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chlef weather in March

In March, Chlef averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The March record high is 36°C (2001) and the record low is -1°C (1977). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chlef weather in April

In April, Chlef averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The April record high is 42°C (2023) and the record low is 0°C (1977). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Chlef weather in May

In May, Chlef averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The May record high is 44°C (1994) and the record low is 4°C (1991).

Chlef weather in June

In June, Chlef averages a high of 34°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The June record high is 46°C (1994) and the record low is 8°C (1978).

Chlef weather in July

In July, Chlef averages a high of 38°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 85% of daylight hours. The July record high is 48°C (2023) and the record low is 10°C (1981).

Chlef weather in August

In August, Chlef averages a high of 38°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 81% of daylight hours. The August record high is 48°C (2021) and the record low is 11°C (1975).

Chlef weather in September

In September, Chlef averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The September record high is 45°C (1989) and the record low is 9°C (1988).

Chlef weather in October

In October, Chlef averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The October record high is 40°C (1981) and the record low is 4°C (1976).

Chlef weather in November

In November, Chlef averages a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The November record high is 32°C (2016) and the record low is 0°C (1976).

Chlef weather in December

In December, Chlef averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The December record high is 26°C (1977) and the record low is -1°C (1974). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Chlef

July is the sunniest month in Chlef, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 48%. Over the year the sun shines about 61% of daylight hours. Chlef is cloudier than 73% of Algeria.

Humidity peaks in January at 73% and is lowest in July at 47%.

Chlef has about 73 days a year above 32°C. Chlef is hotter than 68% of Algeria.

Chlef weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Chlef station is 48°C, on July 10, 2023. The coldest is -3°C, on January 28, 1981.

The wettest day on record brought 74 mm of rain, on April 14, 2012.

33 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

The best time to visit Chlef

The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 7°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 11°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 21°C.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 15°C.

Chlef climate questions

How much rain does Chlef get?

Chlef gets 346 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 58 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Chlef?

November is the wettest month in Chlef, with 55 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm.

How many rainy days does Chlef have a year?

Chlef has about 58 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 8.

What is the hottest month in Chlef?

July is the warmest month in Chlef, with an average high of 38°C.

What is the coldest month in Chlef?

January is the coldest month in Chlef, with an average low of 6°C.

What is the record high temperature in Chlef?

The record high at the Chlef station is 48°C, set on July 10, 2023. The record low is -3°C, on January 28, 1981.

What is the sunniest month in Chlef?

July is the sunniest month in Chlef, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Chlef?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to April and December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.