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Sétif Weather in August

Sétif in August

The short of it: Sétif in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain and about 13 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 19° · rain 13 mm · daylight 13 h 31 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & October

August in Sétif brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 19°, with about 13 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 31 min in mid-August, 52 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, Sétif runs about middling and about as wet in August. Aïn Arnat, 9 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Sétif, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 31 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Aïn ArnatSétif9 km W34°19°12 mm
El EulmaSétif25 km E32°18°11 mm
Aïn OulmeneSétif32 km SSW33°19°5.0 mm
BougaaSétif33 km WNW32°19°14 mm
BaborSétif35 km NNE32°18°14 mm
Salah BeySétif39 km SSW32°19°6.0 mm
’Aïn AzelSétif42 km SSE32°18°7.0 mm
Râs el OuedBordj Bou Arréridj44 km SW33°18°11 mm

The Almanac · Sétif Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Sétif by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°1°52 mm12 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
February11°1°34 mm13 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
March15°4°32 mm13 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April19°7°38 mm12 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°11°40 mm12 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°16°18 mm12 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
July34°20°8.0 mm11 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
August33°19°13 mm11 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
September27°15°39 mm10 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October22°11°30 mm10 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
November15°6°49 mm12 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦
December11°2°50 mm13 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sétif in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sétif in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Sétif?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and October.

How long are the days in Sétif in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Sétif in August?

Hardly — August nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sétif in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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