AI-generatedSétif at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,560 h
- Rain a year
- 401 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,096 m
Climate in Sétif
Sétif has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year, Sétif is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sétif
The best time to visit Sétif is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to November. In July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is May with 52 mm of precipitation.
Sétif through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sétif in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Sétif in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–33 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Sétif in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–27 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Sétif in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–12 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:4418:04
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:28–07:19 · evening 17:29–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:18–06:28 · evening 18:20–18:30
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 Sétif compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Sétif in October?
In October, Sétif is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sétif.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:44 – 18:04
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %85 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Sétif
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Sétif (score 87 and 87). In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 30 mmbetter | 52 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sétif month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January11° · 5.0 h
In January, Sétif is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in January51February12° · 5.7 h
In February, Sétif is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in February70March15° · 6.6 h
In March, Sétif is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in March85April19° · 7.4 h
In April, Sétif is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in April87May24° · 7.9 h
In May, Sétif is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in May84June29° · 9.5 h
In June, Sétif is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in June61July33° · 10.1 h
In July, Sétif is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in July61August32° · 9.0 h
In August, Sétif is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in August85September27° · 7.0 h
In September, Sétif is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in September87October22° · 6.3 h
In October, Sétif is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in October66November15° · 4.9 h
In November, Sétif is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in November47December12° · 4.5 h
In December, Sétif is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Sétif.
Sétif in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 33°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sétif
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 44 | 11° | 1° | 5.0 h | 7 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 12° | 1° | 5.7 h | 7 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 15° | 3° | 6.6 h | 8 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 19° | 6° | 7.4 h | 9 | 51 |
| MayMay | 87 | 24° | 10° | 7.9 h | 8 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 29° | 14° | 9.5 h | 5 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 33° | 18° | 10.1 h | 4 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 32° | 17° | 9.0 h | 6 | 21 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 27° | 14° | 7.0 h | 8 | 39 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 22° | 10° | 6.3 h | 6 | 30 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 15° | 5° | 4.9 h | 7 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 12° | 2° | 4.5 h | 7 | 32 |
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
36.19° N, 5.41° E · 1,096 m · Africa/Algiers
Sunshine2,560 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Sétif
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 6.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Sétif, 56 % 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.
Rain401 mm a year, most in May
Rain in Sétif: 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, Sétif has about 6 rainy days with 30 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in June
UV index in Sétif
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 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 & cloudsWindiest in March: 16 km/h
Wind and clouds in Sétif
How breezy and how cloudy Sétif 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 Sétif typically peaks at 13 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 45 % of the sky over Sétif: mostly sunny, with about 6.3 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 & humidity73 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Sétif
How often the day gets hot in Sétif (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, Sétif has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
SnowChance of snow up to 22% in February
Snow in Sétif
Snow is possible in Sétif, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Sétif.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Sétif
Weather for your travel dates
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Sétif 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.
Sétif has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 87
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 46
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,760 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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Sétif vs Béjaïa
In October Sétif has the better holiday weather (score 87 vs 82). During the day Béjaïa is 3 °C warmer than Sétif. Béjaïa gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Sétif | Béjaïa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 25° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Jun |
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Frequently asked questions about Sétif
When is the best time to visit Sétif?
The best time to visit Sétif is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sétif?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Sétif?
The wettest month is May with 52 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sétif get?
Sétif gets around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Sétif in?
Sétif is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sétif?
A nonstop flight from London to Sétif takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sétif?
Sétif has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 86, summer holidays 61, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 46.