El Achir climate
El Achir (Algeria) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C58 °F, and about 534 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
El Achir climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1049 | −130 | 440 | 702.7 | 8 |
| Feb | 1152 | −131 | 541 | 522.1 | 9 |
| Mar | 1559 | 236 | 948 | 572.2 | 2 |
| Apr | 1967 | 542 | 1254 | 632.5 | 0 |
| May | 2475 | 949 | 1762 | 461.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 1457 | 2272 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 3594 | 1864 | 2679 | 60.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3493 | 1864 | 2679 | 160.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 2882 | 1457 | 2169 | 401.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1049 | 1661 | 471.8 | 0 |
| Nov | 1458 | 439 | 948 | 622.4 | 0 |
| Dec | 1051 | 033 | 542 | 592.3 | 5 |
| Year | 3594 | −130 | 1458 | 53421 | 25 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 57% | 2.4 | 9:58 |
| Feb | 75% | 57% | 3.2 | 10:49 |
| Mar | 69% | 54% | 4.4 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 65% | 51% | 5.5 | 13:04 |
| May | 59% | 45% | 6.5 | 14:04 |
| Jun | 50% | 28% | 7.6 | 14:36 |
| Jul | 42% | 23% | 7.6 | 14:23 |
| Aug | 43% | 25% | 6.7 | 13:31 |
| Sep | 56% | 40% | 5.1 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 62% | 42% | 3.9 | 11:12 |
| Nov | 74% | 53% | 2.6 | 10:12 |
| Dec | 81% | 55% | 2.2 | 9:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of El Achir is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C49 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.8 °C39.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 534 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 36% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is January (70 mm2.7 in), the driest is July (6 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 42% in July to 81% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 10 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit El Achir
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 40 mm1.6 in to 63 mm2.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C49 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for El Achir
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1049 to 11 °C52 °F, lows −130 to 0 °C33 °F, about 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 236 to 9 °C49 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3086 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1457 to 18 °C64 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1458 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 439 to 14 °C57 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How El Achir compares
Compared with Bordj Bou Arreridj, about 12 km to the east, El Achir has practically the same average temperature and receives 11% less precipitation (534 mm21 in vs 603 mm24 in). The difference is largest in January (0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler).
Of the 37 places in Algeria covered by World Climates, El Achir is the 33rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 21st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Algeria climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Madrid (Spain, Csa), Alcalá de Henares (Spain, BSk) and Parla (Spain, BSk).
Nearby places
- Bordj Bou Arreridj 12 km · 15 °C58 °F · 603 mm24 in
- MSila 40 km · 19 °C66 °F · 328 mm13 in
- Sétif 72 km · 14 °C57 °F · 590 mm23 in
- Béjaïa 87 km · 19 °C66 °F · 653 mm26 in
- Tizi Ouzou 89 km · 19 °C66 °F · 702 mm28 in
- Bou Saâda 104 km · 18 °C65 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Jijel 132 km · 20 °C68 °F · 651 mm26 in
- Batna 150 km · 15 °C59 °F · 441 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in El Achir?
July is the warmest month in El Achir, with an average high of 35 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in El Achir?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (49 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in El Achir?
January is the wettest month with about 70 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 6 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit El Achir?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 808 m, while El Achir lies at about 998 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −1.2 °C2.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.