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Chlef Weather in May

Chlef in May

The short of it: Chlef in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain and about 14 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 24 mm · daylight 14 h 4 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & March

May in Chlef brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 15°, with about 24 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 15°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 4 min in mid-May, 60 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and March.

Against its neighbours, Chlef runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Ech Chettia, 8 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Chlef, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 4 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ech ChettiaChlef8 km WNW28°14°23 mm
Oued SlyChlef14 km WSW28°14°25 mm
Oued FoddaChlef18 km E28°14°25 mm
BoukadirChlef22 km WSW28°14°27 mm
Abou el HassanChlef31 km NNW27°13°28 mm
El AttafAïn Defla31 km ENE28°15°28 mm
’Aïn MeraneChlef33 km W27°13°30 mm
Sidi AkkachaChlef33 km N27°14°30 mm

The Almanac · Chlef Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 15°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Chlef by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°5°45 mm10 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
February17°6°42 mm10 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
March20°8°40 mm10 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
April24°11°36 mm11 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°15°24 mm12 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
June34°19°5.0 mm11 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
July37°23°1.0 mm11 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
August37°23°3.0 mm10 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦
September32°19°17 mm10 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
October27°15°32 mm8 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
November20°10°62 mm10 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
December17°7°46 mm9 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chlef in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chlef in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 24 mm (0.94 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 28°; nights run about 15°. Rain is modest, about 24 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Chlef?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and March.

How long are the days in Chlef in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Chlef in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chlef in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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