Djelfa, Algeria experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Djelfa, Algeria Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Djelfa, Algeria. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.3/10
Best: May, June, August, September, October
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 22°C / 10°C
Feels Like 20°C / 8°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 21 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 50%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 6 days
Hottest Month
36°C
July
Avg Low21°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High11°C
Rain5days
Driest Month
2days
July
Avg High36°C
Avg Low21°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
March (Gusts 44)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:35
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:03
Live conditions—
Djelfa on the map · live conditions
Djelfa, Algeria
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Algeria
- City
- Djelfa
- Population
- 265.8K
- Coordinates
- 34.67°, 3.26°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 11°C / 1°C . Feb: 14°C / 3°C . Mar: 16°C / 5°C . Apr: 20°C / 8°C . May: 25°C / 12°C . Jun: 32°C / 18°C . Jul: 36°C / 21°C . Aug: 34°C / 20°C . Sep: 29°C / 17°C . Oct: 23°C / 11°C . Nov: 16°C / 6°C . Dec: 12°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 23 mm. Feb: 13 mm. Mar: 26 mm. Apr: 37 mm. May: 33 mm. Jun: 14 mm. Jul: 6 mm. Aug: 9 mm. Sep: 32 mm. Oct: 21 mm. Nov: 18 mm. Dec: 22 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 68%. Feb: 60%. Mar: 56%. Apr: 51%. May: 44%. Jun: 31%. Jul: 24%. Aug: 29%. Sep: 45%. Oct: 54%. Nov: 64%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 5. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 3 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 35°C | Jul · 36°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 81 mm | Apr · 37 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 21 km/h | Mar · 19 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 1°C | 7°C / -2°C | 5days (23 mm) Good | 8.2h Good | 68% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 3°C | 10°C / -1°C | 4days (13 mm) Good | 9.2h Good | 60% Moderate | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 5°C | 13°C / 1°C | 6days (26 mm) Good | 10h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 6.6 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 8°C | 18°C / 5°C | 6days (37 mm) Good | 10.9h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 12°C | 24°C / 9°C | 6days (33 mm) Good | 11.8h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 32°C / 18°C | 31°C / 16°C | 4days (14 mm) Good | 12.7h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 36°C / 21°C | 34°C / 19°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 12.7h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 34°C / 20°C | 33°C / 19°C | 3days (9 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 17°C | 28°C / 15°C | 6days (32 mm) Good | 10.5h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 23°C / 11°C | 20°C / 9°C | 4days (21 mm) Good | 9.8h Good | 54% Moderate | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 6°C | 12°C / 3°C | 3days (18 mm) Excellent | 8.4h Good | 64% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 12°C / 3°C | 8°C / 0°C | 5days (22 mm) Good | 7.6h Good | 73% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Djelfa are May, June, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Djelfa, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Djelfa is July, with average daytime highs of 36°C (97°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Djelfa is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (35°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Djelfa is April, averaging 37mm of precipitation across 6 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Djelfa receives approximately 124 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Djelfa.
The least favorable months to visit Djelfa are January, February, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Djelfa is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Djelfa is 50%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Djelfa receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 6 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Djelfa are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 27 mph).
Djelfa averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 36%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Djelfa is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Djelfa has a Cold Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSk under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Djelfa ranges from 8°C (46°F) to 20°C (68°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Djelfa. It earns a climate score of 9.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Djelfa, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 32°C (90°F) and 4 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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