AI-generatedDjanet at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,140 h
- Rain a year
- 12 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,129 m
Climate in Djanet
Djanet has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Djanet is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Djanet
The best time to visit Djanet is from November to March. Hiking and mountain trips are best from November to March, when the trails are largely free of snow. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 12 mm fall in an average year.
Djanet through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Djanet in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 26–36 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Djanet in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 37–38 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Djanet in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–35 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Djanet in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–21 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Nov – Mar
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:1917:56
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–06:50 · evening 17:26–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:05 · evening 18:10–18:19
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Djanet compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Djanet in October?
In October, Djanet is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Djanet.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:19 – 17:56
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 19 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 17 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Djanet
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Djanet: score 97 against 60. In February, days are 9 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 1 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Djanet month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January18° · 7.9 h
In January, Djanet is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in January97February21° · 8.0 h
In February, Djanet is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in February89March26° · 8.3 h
In March, Djanet is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in March50April32° · 9.0 h
In April, Djanet is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in April49May36° · 8.8 h
In May, Djanet is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in May50June37° · 9.5 h
In June, Djanet is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in June50July38° · 10.1 h
In July, Djanet is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in July50August37° · 9.3 h
In August, Djanet is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in August49September35° · 8.8 h
In September, Djanet is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in September60October30° · 8.1 h
In October, Djanet is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in October96November24° · 7.8 h
In November, Djanet is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in November95December19° · 7.5 h
In December, Djanet is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Djanet.
Djanet in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Djanet
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 18° | 4° | 7.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 21° | 6° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 26° | 11° | 8.3 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 32° | 16° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 49 | 36° | 20° | 8.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 22° | 9.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 38° | 22° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 37° | 22° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 35° | 20° | 8.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 30° | 16° | 8.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 24° | 10° | 7.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 19° | 5° | 7.5 h | 0 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
24.56° N, 9.48° E · 1,129 m · Africa/Algiers
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Djanet
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Djanet, 70 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Djanet: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Djanet: 1 mm in the whole month.
UV index
UV index in Djanet
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Djanet
How breezy and how cloudy Djanet is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Djanet typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 19 % of the sky over Djanet: mostly clear, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Djanet
How often the day gets hot in Djanet (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Djanet has about 17 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Djanet
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Djanet in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Djanet has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 49).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,110 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Algeria
- Currency
- Algerian Dinar (DZD)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, E, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +213
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Djanet vs Tamanrasset
In October the holiday weather in Djanet and Tamanrasset is about equally good (score 60 vs 61). During the day Tamanrasset is 1 °C warmer than Djanet. Tamanrasset gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Djanet | Tamanrasset |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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Algeria in October: the best places
In October, Djanet ranks 16 of 16 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Djanet
When is the best time to visit Djanet?
The best time to visit Djanet is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Djanet?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Djanet?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 12 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Djanet get?
Djanet gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 7.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Djanet in?
Djanet is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Djanet?
A nonstop flight from London to Djanet takes about 4 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Djanet?
Djanet has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 49, summer holidays 50, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 96.