Hyperlocal rainfall totals + real-time NOAA forecasts
Accurate weather without the clutter
Tlemcen, Tlemcen Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Tlemcen, Tlemcen?
Tlemcen, Tlemcen gets 306 mm of precipitation a year over about 54 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low 5°C).
Semi-arid climate
Tlemcen, Tlemcen has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 34°C in August. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May, October, and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 6° | 18° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 10° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 13° | 26° |
How much rain does Tlemcen get?
Tlemcen gets 306 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 54 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 51% of Algeria.
November is the wettest month, with 45 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 7.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 72 days, to May 18, 2023.
Tlemcen weather by month
Tlemcen weather in January
In January, Tlemcen averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2024) and the record low is -2°C (1993). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tlemcen weather in February
In February, Tlemcen averages a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 28°C (1985) and the record low is -3°C (2005). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tlemcen weather in March
In March, Tlemcen averages a high of 20°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 36°C (2024) and the record low is -4°C (2012). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tlemcen weather in April
In April, Tlemcen averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 37°C (2024) and the record low is 0°C (1994). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tlemcen weather in May
In May, Tlemcen averages a high of 26°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 42°C (2006) and the record low is 3°C (1992). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tlemcen weather in June
In June, Tlemcen averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 42°C (2012) and the record low is 8°C (2001).
Tlemcen weather in July
In July, Tlemcen averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 47°C (2009) and the record low is 8°C (2007).
Tlemcen weather in August
In August, Tlemcen averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 46°C (2022) and the record low is 9°C (1988).
Tlemcen weather in September
In September, Tlemcen averages a high of 30°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 44°C (2022) and the record low is 9°C (1995).
Tlemcen weather in October
In October, Tlemcen averages a high of 27°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 41°C (2006) and the record low is 6°C (1982). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Tlemcen weather in November
In November, Tlemcen averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 35°C (2009) and the record low is 1°C (1986).
Tlemcen weather in December
In December, Tlemcen averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 31°C (2010) and the record low is -2°C (1988). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tlemcen
July is the sunniest month in Tlemcen, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 50%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 64% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Tlemcen is sunnier than 58% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in January at 62% and is lowest in July at 45%.
Tlemcen has about 38 days a year above 32°C. Tlemcen is cooler than 78% of Algeria.
Tlemcen weather records
These records cover ZENATA during 1981–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Tlemcen station is 47°C, on July 22, 2009. The coldest is -4°C, on March 9, 2012.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 99 mm of precipitation, on April 4, 1987.
31 all-time records have been set at the station since 1981.
The best time to visit Tlemcen
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May, October, and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 6°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 10°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 19°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 13°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | 17° | 42 mm | 7 | 62% | 64% | 28° | -2° |
| February | 6° | 18° | 37 mm | 6 | 60% | 62% | 28° | -3° |
| March | 7° | 20° | 37 mm | 6 | 60% | 50% | 36° | -4° |
| April | 9° | 22° | 35 mm | 7 | 59% | 52% | 37° | 0° |
| May | 13° | 26° | 24 mm | 4 | 56% | 61% | 42° | 3° |
| June | 16° | 29° | 5.6 mm | 2 | 54% | 70% | 42° | 8° |
| July | 19° | 33° | 1.3 mm | 1 | 45% | 83% | 47° | 8° |
| August | 20° | 33° | 3.8 mm | 1 | 47% | 79% | 46° | 9° |
| September | 17° | 30° | 14 mm | 3 | 59% | 59% | 44° | 9° |
| October | 13° | 27° | 26 mm | 5 | 54% | 60% | 41° | 6° |
| November | 9° | 21° | 45 mm | 6 | 58% | 68% | 35° | 1° |
| December | 7° | 18° | 35 mm | 7 | 62% | 61% | 31° | -2° |
Station: ZENATA, 20 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1981–2025; 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.
Tlemcen climate questions
How much rain does Tlemcen get?
Tlemcen gets 306 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 54 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Tlemcen?
November is the wettest month in Tlemcen, with 45 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Tlemcen have a year?
Tlemcen has about 54 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 7.
What is the hottest month in Tlemcen?
July is the warmest month in Tlemcen, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Tlemcen?
January is the coldest month in Tlemcen, with an average low of 5°C.
What is the record high temperature in Tlemcen?
Within the available 1981–2025 station history, the record high at the Tlemcen station is 47°C, set on July 22, 2009. The record low is -4°C, on March 9, 2012.
What is the sunniest month in Tlemcen?
July is the sunniest month in Tlemcen, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Tlemcen?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May, October, and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.