Sétif, Algeria experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Sétif, Algeria Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Sétif, Algeria. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Dec 
Wetter season: Jan–Nov At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.9/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 20°C / 9°C
Feels Like 19°C / 8°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 43 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 65%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Snow Days 2 days
Frost Days 5 days
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Avg Low19°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High10°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
3days
July
Avg High33°C
Avg Low19°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
March (Gusts 39)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:22
Daylight 14.6h
Sunset 19:58
Live conditions—
Sétif on the map · live conditions
Sétif, Algeria
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Algeria
- City
- Sétif
- Population
- 252.1K
- Coordinates
- 36.19°, 5.41°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 5 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 8 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: 10°C / 1°C . Feb: 12°C / 2°C . Mar: 15°C / 4°C . Apr: 18°C / 7°C . May: 22°C / 10°C . Jun: 29°C / 16°C . Jul: 33°C / 19°C . Aug: 31°C / 18°C . Sep: 27°C / 15°C . Oct: 21°C / 11°C . Nov: 15°C / 6°C . Dec: 12°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 49 mm. Feb: 43 mm. Mar: 61 mm. Apr: 64 mm. May: 69 mm. Jun: 28 mm. Jul: 9 mm. Aug: 19 mm. Sep: 41 mm. Oct: 31 mm. Nov: 53 mm. Dec: 43 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 72%. Mar: 69%. Apr: 68%. May: 65%. Jun: 55%. Jul: 46%. Aug: 51%. Sep: 63%. Oct: 67%. Nov: 74%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 14 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. 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: 4 days. Feb: 2 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: 1 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 9 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 2°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 99 mm | May · 69 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 17 km/h | Mar · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Good May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 1°C | 7°C / -2°C | 9days (49 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 76% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 12°C / 2°C | 9°C / -1°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 9h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 15°C / 4°C | 12°C / 1°C | 10days (61 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 69% Muggy | 6.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 7°C | 17°C / 4°C | 10days (64 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 22°C / 10°C | 22°C / 9°C | 11days (69 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 16°C | 29°C / 15°C | 5days (28 mm) Good | 12.7h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 33°C / 19°C | 33°C / 19°C | 3days (9 mm) Excellent | 12.9h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 31°C / 18°C | 31°C / 19°C | 7days (19 mm) Good | 12.2h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 15°C | 26°C / 15°C | 8days (41 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 21°C / 11°C | 20°C / 10°C | 7days (31 mm) Good | 9.7h Good | 67% Muggy | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| November | 15°C / 6°C | 12°C / 3°C | 9days (53 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 74% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 12°C / 3°C | 8°C / 0°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 7.7h Good | 78% Humid | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Sétif are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Sétif, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Sétif is July, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Sétif is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Sétif is May, averaging 69mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Sétif runs through May, March, April, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Sétif.
Sétif receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Sétif.
The least favorable months to visit Sétif are January, February, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Sétif is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Sétif is 65%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Sétif receives snow. Months with snowfall average 2 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 5 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Sétif are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 39 km/h / 24 mph).
Sétif averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 44%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Sétif is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Sétif has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Sétif ranges from 8°C (46°F) to 19°C (66°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 Sétif. It earns a climate score of 9.2/10 with Excellent.
For June in Sétif, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 29°C (84°F) and 5 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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