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Illizi
Illizi, Algeria

Illizi

Illizi is a small town in Algeria, 556 m above sea level. It has a population of about 17,252 (2008). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population17,252
Local time16:07
26.48° N, 8.47° EElevation 556 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Illiziweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low33° / 19°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Illizi at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in June

Coolest month5°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

1 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Illizi

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
32°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 20%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°21°
Fri23 Oct29°17°
Sat24 Oct29°16°
Sun25 Oct29°19°
Mon26 Oct28°17°
Tue27 Oct28°17°
Wed28 Oct27°16°
Thu29 Oct28°17°
Fri30 Oct31°17°
Sat31 Oct31°18°

When to go to Illizi

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score10010092685658585857679899
High19°22°27°33°37°41°41°40°38°33°25°20°
Low5°8°12°17°22°26°26°26°24°19°12°6°
Rain (mm)213112002222
Wet days000010001000

What's on in Illizi

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Illizi

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Place du Maghreb;ساحة المغرب العربيTheme parks
1.9 km
Cité Djibril;حي جبريلMountain huts
4 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Algeria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Illizi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 2 · 0 km

Fossils in Algeria
Silurian · 2

Formations around the town

Oued Ouret Formation · 2

Getting to Illizi

Illizi Takhamalt AirportVVZ
31 km
Zarzaitine - In Aménas AirportIAM
210 km

Places with a climate like Illizi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Illizi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Illizi.
What is the hottest month in Illizi?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Illizi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Illizi?
May is the wettest month with about 1 mm of precipitation on 1 wet days.