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Sétif, Sétif Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Sétif, Sétif?
Sétif, Sétif gets 377 mm of precipitation a year over about 76 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 1°C).
Semi-arid climate
Sétif, Sétif has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 11°C in January to 34°C in July. April is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 1° | 11° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 6° | 19° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 17° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 9° | 22° |
How much rain does Sétif get?
Sétif gets 377 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 76 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 80% of Algeria.
April is the wettest month, with 43 mm. July is the driest, with 13 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 34 days, to June 29, 2022.
Sétif weather by month
Sétif weather in January
In January, Sétif averages a high of 11°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 22°C (2007) and the record low is -11°C (2005).
Sétif weather in February
In February, Sétif averages a high of 12°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 26°C (2010) and the record low is -9°C (2012).
Sétif weather in March
In March, Sétif averages a high of 15°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 28°C (2001) and the record low is -6°C (2015).
Sétif weather in April
In April, Sétif averages a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 32°C (2023) and the record low is -4°C (1994).
Sétif weather in May
In May, Sétif averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is -1°C (2016). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sétif weather in June
In June, Sétif averages a high of 30°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 42°C (1984) and the record low is 1°C (2006).
Sétif weather in July
In July, Sétif averages a high of 34°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 42°C (2023) and the record low is 7°C (2016).
Sétif weather in August
In August, Sétif averages a high of 33°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 43°C (2009) and the record low is 6°C (1981).
Sétif weather in September
In September, Sétif averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 4°C (2002).
Sétif weather in October
In October, Sétif averages a high of 22°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (2013) and the record low is 1°C (1993). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sétif weather in November
In November, Sétif averages a high of 16°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 27°C (2006) and the record low is -6°C (2005).
Sétif weather in December
In December, Sétif averages a high of 11°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 22°C (1989) and the record low is -9°C (2003).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Sétif
July is the sunniest month in Sétif, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 43%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 57% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Sétif is cloudier than 99% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 73% and is lowest in July at 40%.
Sétif has about 46 days a year above 32°C. Sétif is cooler than 73% of Algeria.
First and last freeze in Sétif
The first fall freeze in Sétif typically comes around December 4, and the last spring freeze around April 3. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 245 days.
Sétif weather records
These records cover SETIF AIN ARNAT during 1980–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Sétif station is 43°C, on August 2, 2009. The coldest is -11°C, on January 27, 2005.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 132 mm of precipitation, on April 18, 1982.
29 all-time records have been set at the station since 1980.
The best time to visit Sétif
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near 1°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 6°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 17°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 10°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | 11° | 38 mm | 8 | 70% | 53% | 22° | -11° |
| February | 1° | 12° | 32 mm | 8 | 65% | 52% | 26° | -9° |
| March | 3° | 15° | 43 mm | 8 | 65% | 43% | 28° | -6° |
| April | 6° | 18° | 43 mm | 7 | 63% | 45% | 32° | -4° |
| May | 10° | 24° | 38 mm | 6 | 60% | 54% | 38° | -1° |
| June | 14° | 30° | 19 mm | 4 | 49% | 63% | 42° | 1° |
| July | 18° | 34° | 13 mm | 3 | 40% | 82% | 42° | 7° |
| August | 18° | 33° | 19 mm | 4 | 42% | 80% | 43° | 6° |
| September | 14° | 28° | 34 mm | 6 | 55% | 54% | 38° | 4° |
| October | 10° | 22° | 28 mm | 6 | 58% | 58% | 34° | 1° |
| November | 5° | 16° | 33 mm | 7 | 69% | 49% | 27° | -6° |
| December | 2° | 11° | 37 mm | 9 | 73% | 51% | 22° | -9° |
Station: SETIF AIN ARNAT, 8 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1980–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Sétif climate questions
How much rain does Sétif get?
Sétif gets 377 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 76 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Sétif?
April is the wettest month in Sétif, with 43 mm. July is the driest, with 13 mm.
How many rainy days does Sétif have a year?
Sétif has about 76 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Sétif?
July is the warmest month in Sétif, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Sétif?
January is the coldest month in Sétif, with an average low of 1°C.
What is the record high temperature in Sétif?
Within the available 1980–2025 station history, the record high at the Sétif station is 43°C, set on August 2, 2009. The record low is -11°C, on January 27, 2005.
What is the sunniest month in Sétif?
July is the sunniest month in Sétif, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Sétif?
The first fall freeze in Sétif typically comes around December 4. The last spring freeze is around April 3.
What is the best time to visit Sétif?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and October, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.