AI-generatedTimgad at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 374 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 1,025 m
Climate in Timgad
Timgad has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Timgad is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Timgad
The best time to visit Timgad is from March to May and from October to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to May and from October to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is May with 50 mm of precipitation.
Timgad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Timgad in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–25 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Timgad in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–35 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Timgad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–28 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Timgad in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 12–13 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – May, Oct – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April
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: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:3918:00
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 06:23–07:14 · evening 17:26–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:23 · evening 18:16–18:26
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 Timgad compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Timgad in October?
In October, Timgad is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Timgad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:39 – 18:00
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %50 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %90 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Timgad
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 April bring similar holiday weather to Timgad (score 87 and 86). In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 6.0 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 31 mmbetter | 49 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Timgad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
60January12° · 5.1 h
In January, Timgad is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in January68February13° · 5.9 h
In February, Timgad is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in February85March16° · 6.6 h
In March, Timgad is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in March86April21° · 7.4 h
In April, Timgad is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in April83May25° · 7.6 h
In May, Timgad is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in May59June31° · 9.1 h
In June, Timgad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 21 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in June50July35° · 9.6 h
In July, Timgad is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in July45August34° · 8.6 h
In August, Timgad is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 19 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in August63September28° · 6.8 h
In September, Timgad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in September87October23° · 6.0 h
In October, Timgad is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in October85November16° · 5.1 h
In November, Timgad is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in November63December12° · 4.6 h
In December, Timgad is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Timgad.
Timgad in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Timgad
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 June 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 | 60 | 12° | 1° | 5.1 h | 6 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 13° | 1° | 5.9 h | 6 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 16° | 4° | 6.6 h | 8 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 21° | 7° | 7.4 h | 8 | 49 |
| MayMay | 83 | 25° | 10° | 7.6 h | 9 | 50 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 31° | 15° | 9.1 h | 5 | 21 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 35° | 18° | 9.6 h | 4 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 34° | 18° | 8.6 h | 6 | 19 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 28° | 14° | 6.8 h | 8 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 23° | 10° | 6.0 h | 5 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 16° | 5° | 5.1 h | 5 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 63 | 12° | 2° | 4.6 h | 6 | 29 |
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
35.49° N, 6.47° E · 1,025 m · Africa/Algiers
Sunshine hours in Timgad
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 6.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Timgad, 53 % 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 in Timgad: 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, Timgad has about 5 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Timgad
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 and clouds in Timgad
How breezy and how cloudy Timgad 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 Timgad typically peaks at 12 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 43 % of the sky over Timgad: mostly sunny, with about 6.0 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 and humidity in Timgad
How often the day gets hot in Timgad (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, Timgad has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °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
Planning a trip to Timgad
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Timgad 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.
Timgad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 87
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 12 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,860 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.
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Timgad compared
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Timgad vs Constantine
In October Timgad has the better holiday weather (score 87 vs 79). During the day Constantine is 2 °C warmer than Timgad.
| in October | Timgad | Constantine |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 9 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – Jun, Oct – Nov |
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- 8Constantine25°79
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Frequently asked questions about Timgad
When is the best time to visit Timgad?
The best time to visit Timgad is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Timgad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Timgad?
The wettest month is May with 50 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Timgad get?
Timgad gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Timgad in?
Timgad is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Timgad?
A nonstop flight from London to Timgad takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,860 km.
Which school holidays are best for Timgad?
Timgad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 78, summer holidays 47, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 62.