Khenchela climate
Khenchela (Algeria) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C58 °F, and about 467 mm18 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Khenchela climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1049 | −130 | 440 | 502.0 | 14 |
| Feb | 1151 | −131 | 541 | 341.4 | 12 |
| Mar | 1559 | 236 | 947 | 502.0 | 5 |
| Apr | 2067 | 542 | 1254 | 471.9 | 1 |
| May | 2476 | 949 | 1762 | 502.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 3086 | 1457 | 2272 | 230.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3494 | 1864 | 2679 | 100.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 3392 | 1864 | 2578 | 301.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1457 | 2068 | 471.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 2271 | 949 | 1660 | 421.7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1458 | 438 | 948 | 421.7 | 1 |
| Dec | 1050 | 032 | 541 | 411.6 | 8 |
| Year | 3494 | −130 | 1458 | 46718 | 41 |
“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 | 77% | 53% | 2.7 | 10:01 |
| Feb | 72% | 52% | 3.6 | 10:51 |
| Mar | 66% | 53% | 4.7 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 62% | 52% | 5.9 | 13:03 |
| May | 57% | 47% | 6.8 | 14:01 |
| Jun | 48% | 35% | 7.6 | 14:32 |
| Jul | 39% | 31% | 7.6 | 14:19 |
| Aug | 41% | 35% | 6.7 | 13:29 |
| Sep | 57% | 45% | 5.2 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 63% | 44% | 4.1 | 11:13 |
| Nov | 73% | 49% | 3.0 | 10:15 |
| Dec | 79% | 52% | 2.4 | 9:46 |
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 Khenchela is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °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 467 mm18 in. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 31% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July. The wettest month is January (50 mm2.0 in), the driest is July (10 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 39% in July to 79% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 31%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Khenchela
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September and October: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 23 mm0.9 in to 50 mm2.0 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 Khenchela
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1049 to 11 °C51 °F, lows −130 to 0 °C32 °F, about 42 mm1.7 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 °C76 °F, lows 236 to 9 °C49 °F, about 49 mm1.9 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 34 °C94 °F, lows 1457 to 18 °C64 °F, about 21 mm0.8 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 27 °C80 °F, lows 438 to 14 °C57 °F, about 44 mm1.7 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 Khenchela compares
Compared with Aïn Beïda, about 46 km to the northeast, Khenchela has practically the same average temperature and receives 33% less precipitation (467 mm18 in vs 699 mm28 in). The difference is largest in July (1.7 °C3 °F warmer).
Of the 37 places in Algeria covered by World Climates, Khenchela is the 34th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 25th 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 Albacete (Spain, BSk).
Nearby places
- Aïn Beïda 46 km · 14 °C57 °F · 699 mm28 in
- Batna 89 km · 15 °C59 °F · 441 mm17 in
- Tébessa 89 km · 15 °C60 °F · 541 mm21 in
- Constantine 114 km · 16 °C61 °F · 730 mm29 in
- Guelma 117 km · 18 °C64 °F · 847 mm33 in
- Souk Ahras 119 km · 15 °C59 °F · 869 mm34 in
- Biskra 144 km · 22 °C71 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
- Skikda 162 km · 19 °C67 °F · 617 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Khenchela?
July is the warmest month in Khenchela, with an average high of 34 °C (94 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Khenchela?
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 Khenchela?
January is the wettest month with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Khenchela?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June 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.