AI-generatedTamanrasset at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,340 h
- Rain a year
- 22 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,372 m
Climate in Tamanrasset
Tamanrasset has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,340 hours of sunshine a year, Tamanrasset is very sunny; April is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tamanrasset
The best time to visit Tamanrasset 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 36 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 22 mm fall in an average year.
Tamanrasset through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tamanrasset in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–34 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Tamanrasset in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Tamanrasset in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–34 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Tamanrasset in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 9.4 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 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:3418:13
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:20–07:04 · evening 17:43–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:20 · evening 18:27–18:36
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 Tamanrasset compared with home
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In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.4 h |
What is the weather like in Tamanrasset in October?
In October, Tamanrasset is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 39 min06:34 – 18:13
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %21 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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
Compare two months in Tamanrasset
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January has the better holiday weather in Tamanrasset: score 100 against 61. In January, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. January has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.3 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 1 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tamanrasset month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
100January21° · 9.3 h
In January, Tamanrasset is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in January100February23° · 9.7 h
In February, Tamanrasset is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in February89March27° · 9.6 h
In March, Tamanrasset is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in March56April31° · 10.0 h
In April, Tamanrasset is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in April50May34° · 9.3 h
In May, Tamanrasset is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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 Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in May47June36° · 8.0 h
In June, Tamanrasset is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. 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 Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in June50July36° · 9.3 h
In July, Tamanrasset is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in July48August36° · 8.4 h
In August, Tamanrasset is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in August48September34° · 8.3 h
In September, Tamanrasset is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 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 Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in September61October31° · 9.1 h
In October, Tamanrasset is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in October96November26° · 9.5 h
In November, Tamanrasset is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in November100December22° · 9.1 h
In December, Tamanrasset is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamanrasset.
Tamanrasset in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in June: 36°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tamanrasset
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°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (24°). 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 | 100 | 21° | 5° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 23° | 7° | 9.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 27° | 11° | 9.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 31° | 16° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 34° | 20° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 36° | 23° | 8.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 24° | 9.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 36° | 23° | 8.4 h | 2 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 34° | 22° | 8.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 31° | 17° | 9.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 26° | 11° | 9.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 100 | 22° | 7° | 9.1 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
22.79° N, 5.52° E · 1,372 m · Africa/Algiers
Sunshine3,340 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Tamanrasset
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 9.1 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Tamanrasset, 78 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain22 mm a year, most in August
Rain in Tamanrasset: 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, Tamanrasset has about one rainy day with 2 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in June
UV index in Tamanrasset
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 & cloudsWindiest in April: 26 km/h
Wind and clouds in Tamanrasset
How breezy and how cloudy Tamanrasset 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 Tamanrasset typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Tamanrasset: mostly sunny, with about 9.1 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 & humidity196 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Tamanrasset
How often the day gets hot in Tamanrasset (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, Tamanrasset has about 19 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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
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Tamanrasset 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.
Tamanrasset has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during May half-term (score 49).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 100
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 9.2 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 25 min
- Distance
- 3,230 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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Tamanrasset vs Djanet
In October the holiday weather in Tamanrasset and Djanet is about equally good (score 61 vs 60). During the day Djanet is 1 °C cooler than Tamanrasset. Djanet gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Tamanrasset | Djanet |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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In October, Tamanrasset ranks 15 of 16 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tamanrasset
When is the best time to visit Tamanrasset?
The best time to visit Tamanrasset 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 Tamanrasset?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Tamanrasset?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 22 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Tamanrasset get?
Tamanrasset gets around 3,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 10.0 hours a day; in June there are 8.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Tamanrasset in?
Tamanrasset is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tamanrasset?
A nonstop flight from London to Tamanrasset takes about 4 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tamanrasset?
Tamanrasset has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during May half-term (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 49, summer holidays 49, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 100.