AI-generatedTlemcen at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,580 h
- Rain a year
- 429 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 811 m
Climate in Tlemcen
Tlemcen has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year, Tlemcen is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tlemcen
The best time to visit Tlemcen is from March to June and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from October to December. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is January with 55 mm of precipitation.
Tlemcen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tlemcen in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Tlemcen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–33 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Tlemcen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–29 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Tlemcen in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
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: March – June, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:1018:32
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 06:54–07:44 · evening 17:58–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:54 · evening 18:47–18:57
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 Tlemcen compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Tlemcen in October?
In October, Tlemcen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min07:10 – 18:32
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °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 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %88 %
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 Tlemcen
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 Tlemcen (score 88 and 91). In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. May has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 38 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tlemcen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January15° · 5.7 h
In January, Tlemcen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in January70February16° · 6.0 h
In February, Tlemcen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in February82March18° · 6.3 h
In March, Tlemcen is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in March83April21° · 6.8 h
In April, Tlemcen is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in April91May24° · 7.9 h
In May, Tlemcen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in May88June29° · 9.1 h
In June, Tlemcen is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in June61July33° · 9.5 h
In July, Tlemcen is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.5 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. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in July59August33° · 8.7 h
In August, Tlemcen is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in August79September29° · 7.2 h
In September, Tlemcen is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 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 Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in September88October25° · 6.6 h
In October, Tlemcen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in October82November19° · 5.8 h
In November, Tlemcen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen in November69December16° · 5.2 h
In December, Tlemcen is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tlemcen.
Tlemcen 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 Tlemcen
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 62 | 15° | 3° | 5.7 h | 9 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 16° | 4° | 6.0 h | 7 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 18° | 6° | 6.3 h | 8 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 21° | 8° | 6.8 h | 8 | 52 |
| MayMay | 91 | 24° | 11° | 7.9 h | 7 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 29° | 15° | 9.1 h | 3 | 15 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 33° | 18° | 9.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 33° | 19° | 8.7 h | 3 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 29° | 15° | 7.2 h | 6 | 30 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 25° | 11° | 6.6 h | 6 | 37 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 19° | 7° | 5.8 h | 7 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 16° | 4° | 5.2 h | 7 | 39 |
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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tlemcen
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 6.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tlemcen, 58 % 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 Tlemcen: 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, Tlemcen has about 6 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tlemcen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, 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 40 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Tlemcen
How breezy and how cloudy Tlemcen 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 Tlemcen 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 40 % of the sky over Tlemcen: mostly sunny, with about 6.6 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 Tlemcen
How often the day gets hot in Tlemcen (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, Tlemcen has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Tlemcen
Weather for your travel dates
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Tlemcen 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.
Tlemcen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,850 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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Tlemcen vs Oujda
In October the holiday weather in Tlemcen and Oujda is about equally good (score 88 vs 90). During the day Oujda is 1 °C warmer than Tlemcen.
| in October | Tlemcen | Oujda |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov | Feb – Jun, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
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Algeria in October: the best places
In October, Tlemcen ranks 2 of 10 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tlemcen
When is the best time to visit Tlemcen?
The best time to visit Tlemcen is from March to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tlemcen?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Tlemcen?
The wettest month is January with 55 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tlemcen get?
Tlemcen gets around 2,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tlemcen in?
Tlemcen is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tlemcen?
A nonstop flight from London to Tlemcen takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,850 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tlemcen?
Tlemcen has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 90, summer holidays 60, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 66.