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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 85/100

Koléa in May

Excellent · 85/100Beach 45/100
High / low21° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation42 mm6 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
36.64° N, 2.77° EElevation 137 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goKoléa · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85May
Best timeJun–Jul · Oct
May: high / low21° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Koléa averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 42 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Days are 2.4° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.3°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

May scores 85/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Koléa. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 19:49 local time, giving 14 h 07 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 48 minutes over the month.

Why 85/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%55%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 45/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Koléa this month

Blida
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Blida

Blida · 20 km S
24°May high
6wet days
85score
Blida
Beni Mered
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Beni Mered

Blida · 15 km SE
24°May high
6wet days
85score
Beni Mered
Douéra
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Douéra

Algiers · 16 km E
23°May high
6wet days
85score
Douéra
Bou Ismaïl
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Bou Ismaïl

Tipaza · 7.0 km W
21°May high
6wet days
85score
Bou Ismaïl
ivTop of the table

Algeria's best in May

Where to go in May
Bir El Djir
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Bir El Djir

Oran
23°May high
22mm rain
94score
Bir El Djir
Arzew
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Arzew

Oran
23°May high
23mm rain
94score
Arzew
Sidi Chami
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Sidi Chami

Oran
24°May high
22mm rain
94score
Sidi Chami
El Bayadh
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El Bayadh

El Bayadh
25°May high
3wet days
92score
El Bayadh
·Questions

Koléa in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Koléa?

May scores 85/100 for Koléa, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Koléa in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 14°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Koléa in May?

Koléa receives about 42 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 6 days.

Can you swim in Koléa in May?

The sea averages 18°C in May, refreshing but swimmable.