MSila climate
MSila (Algeria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 328 mm13 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
MSila climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1457 | 236 | 846 | 351.4 | 4 |
| Feb | 1559 | 236 | 948 | 251.0 | 4 |
| Mar | 2067 | 642 | 1355 | 321.3 | 1 |
| Apr | 2475 | 949 | 1762 | 441.7 | 0 |
| May | 2984 | 1457 | 2170 | 351.4 | 0 |
| Jun | 3595 | 1966 | 2781 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 40103 | 2373 | 3188 | 50.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 38101 | 2373 | 3187 | 140.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 3289 | 1865 | 2577 | 321.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 2780 | 1456 | 2068 | 301.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 1966 | 745 | 1355 | 321.3 | 0 |
| Dec | 1458 | 338 | 948 | 311.2 | 2 |
| Year | 40103 | 236 | 1966 | 32813 | 12 |
“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 | 73% | 43% | 2.9 | 9:59 |
| Feb | 68% | 43% | 3.8 | 10:50 |
| Mar | 61% | 45% | 5.1 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 56% | 45% | 6.2 | 13:03 |
| May | 50% | 41% | 7.1 | 14:02 |
| Jun | 40% | 29% | 7.8 | 14:34 |
| Jul | 32% | 26% | 7.7 | 14:21 |
| Aug | 34% | 28% | 6.9 | 13:30 |
| Sep | 48% | 42% | 5.5 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 54% | 38% | 4.3 | 11:13 |
| Nov | 67% | 42% | 3.1 | 10:13 |
| Dec | 75% | 44% | 2.6 | 9:45 |
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 MSila is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C103 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 14 °C57 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.5 °C42.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 328 mm13 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 34% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is April (44 mm1.7 in), the driest is July (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in July to 75% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 26%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit MSila
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 30 mm1.2 in to 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C103 °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 MSila
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1457 to 15 °C59 °F, lows 236 to 3 °C38 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2067 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 642 to 14 °C57 °F, about 37 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3595 to 40 °C103 °F, lows 1966 to 23 °C73 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1966 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 745 to 18 °C65 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How MSila compares
Compared with El Achir, about 40 km to the north, MSila is on average 4.2 °C7.6 °F warmer and receives 39% less precipitation (328 mm13 in vs 534 mm21 in). The difference is largest in July (5.1 °C9.3 °F warmer).
Of the 37 places in Algeria covered by World Climates, MSila is the 17th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 28th 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: Errachidia (Morocco, BSh), Gorgan (Iran, BSh) and Oujda (Morocco, Csa).
Nearby places
- El Achir 40 km · 14 °C58 °F · 534 mm21 in
- Bordj Bou Arreridj 45 km · 15 °C58 °F · 603 mm24 in
- Bou Saâda 65 km · 18 °C65 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Sétif 95 km · 14 °C57 °F · 590 mm23 in
- Tizi Ouzou 120 km · 19 °C66 °F · 702 mm28 in
- Béjaïa 126 km · 19 °C66 °F · 653 mm26 in
- Biskra 144 km · 22 °C71 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
- Batna 149 km · 15 °C59 °F · 441 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in MSila?
July is the warmest month in MSila, with an average high of 40 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in MSila?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 14 °C (57 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in MSila?
April is the wettest month with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit MSila?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and October and November.
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 558 m, while MSila lies at about 465 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.6 °C1.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.