AI-generatedTindouf at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 44°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,330 h
- Rain a year
- 27 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 402 m
Climate in Tindouf
Tindouf has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 44 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,330 hours of sunshine a year, Tindouf is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tindouf
The best time to visit Tindouf is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 44 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 27 mm fall in an average year.
Tindouf through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tindouf in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–35 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Tindouf in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 39–44 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Tindouf in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–38 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Tindouf in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
07:3219:05
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 07:17–08:03 · evening 18:33–19:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:17 · evening 19:19–19:28
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 Tindouf compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 35° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Tindouf in October?
In October, Tindouf is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tindouf.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min07:32 – 19:05
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %30 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Tindouf
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February has the better holiday weather in Tindouf: score 98 against 63. In February, days are 9 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 6 mm | 5 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tindouf month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January21° · 7.8 h
In January, Tindouf is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tindouf.
Tindouf in January98February24° · 8.4 h
In February, Tindouf is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tindouf.
Tindouf in February94March28° · 9.2 h
In March, Tindouf is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tindouf.
Tindouf in March69April32° · 10.2 h
In April, Tindouf is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Tindouf.
Tindouf in April50May35° · 10.3 h
In May, Tindouf is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tindouf.
Tindouf in May50June39° · 10.6 h
In June, Tindouf is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.6 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 Tindouf.
Tindouf in June50July44° · 10.4 h
In July, Tindouf is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 10.4 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 Tindouf.
Tindouf in July50August43° · 10.0 h
In August, Tindouf is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 10.0 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 Tindouf.
Tindouf in August50September38° · 8.9 h
In September, Tindouf is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 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 Tindouf.
Tindouf in September63October33° · 8.3 h
In October, Tindouf is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tindouf.
Tindouf in October97November26° · 8.0 h
In November, Tindouf is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tindouf.
Tindouf in November95December21° · 7.4 h
In December, Tindouf is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tindouf.
Tindouf in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tindouf
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 (6°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, 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 | 21° | 6° | 7.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 98 | 24° | 8° | 8.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 28° | 12° | 9.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 32° | 14° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 35° | 17° | 10.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 39° | 20° | 10.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 44° | 25° | 10.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 43° | 25° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 38° | 21° | 8.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 33° | 17° | 8.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 97 | 26° | 11° | 8.0 h | 0 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 21° | 8° | 7.4 h | 1 | 2 |
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
27.67° N, 8.15° W · 402 m · Africa/Algiers
Sunshine hours in Tindouf
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 8.3 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Tindouf, 72 % 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 Tindouf: 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, Tindouf has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Tindouf
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 Tindouf
How breezy and how cloudy Tindouf 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 Tindouf typically peaks at 22 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 29 % of the sky over Tindouf: mostly sunny, with about 8.3 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 and humidity in Tindouf
How often the day gets hot in Tindouf (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, Tindouf has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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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Tindouf 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.
Tindouf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 77
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 44 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 45 min
- Distance
- 2,720 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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Tindouf vs Sidi Ifni
In October Sidi Ifni has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs 63). During the day Sidi Ifni is 8 °C cooler than Tindouf. Sidi Ifni gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Tindouf | Sidi Ifni |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 25° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 21° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Tindouf
When is the best time to visit Tindouf?
The best time to visit Tindouf 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 Tindouf?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 44 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Tindouf?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 27 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Tindouf get?
Tindouf gets around 3,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Tindouf in?
Tindouf is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tindouf?
A nonstop flight from London to Tindouf takes about 3 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tindouf?
Tindouf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 77, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 96.