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Sétif Weather in March

Sétif in March

The short of it: Sétif in March averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 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 15° · low 4° · rain 32 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sétif an average March high of 15°, a low of 4° and some 32 mm of rain. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 15°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 52 min in mid-March, 63 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and October.

Against its neighbours, Sétif runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Aïn Arnat, 9 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Sétif, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Aïn ArnatSétif9 km W16°5°34 mm
El EulmaSétif25 km E16°4°41 mm
Aïn OulmeneSétif32 km SSW16°5°28 mm
BougaaSétif33 km WNW14°4°54 mm
BaborSétif35 km NNE15°4°65 mm
Salah BeySétif39 km SSW15°4°32 mm
’Aïn AzelSétif42 km SSE16°4°32 mm
Râs el OuedBordj Bou Arréridj44 km SW14°4°37 mm

The Almanac · Sétif Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 4° against February, to near 15°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 8th 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 March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sétif in March?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 4° against February, to near 15°; nights run about 4°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Sétif?

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

How long are the days in Sétif in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 36 min in June.

Does it snow in Sétif in March?

Hardly — March nights average 4 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sétif in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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