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Sidi Chami, Algeria
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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 94/100

Sidi Chami in May

Excellent · 94/100Beach 72/100
High / low24° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation22 mmmonthly total
Sea18°surface temperature
35.66° N, 0.52° WElevation 92 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goSidi Chami · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94May
Best timeMar–May
May: high / low24° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Sidi Chami averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 22 mm of precipitation, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Days are 2.3° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.4°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

May scores 94/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Sidi Chami.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 20:00 local time, giving 14 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 45 minutes over the month.

Why 94/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%82%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 72/100 (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 Sidi Chami this month

Oran
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Oran

Oran · 11 km NW
23°May high
5wet days
88score
Oran
Bir El Djir
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Bir El Djir

Oran · 7.1 km N
23°May high
22mm rain
94score
Bir El Djir
Mers El Kebir
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Mers El Kebir

Oran · 18 km NW
22°May high
5wet days
88score
Mers El Kebir
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En Nedjma

Oran · 4.5 km W
24°May high
21mm rain
94score
En Nedjma
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
El Bayadh
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El Bayadh

El Bayadh
25°May high
3wet days
92score
El Bayadh
Tlemcen
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Tlemcen

Tlemcen
24°May high
5wet days
88score
Tlemcen
·Questions

Sidi Chami in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Sidi Chami?

May scores 94/100 for Sidi Chami, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 22 mm of precipitation.

How warm is Sidi Chami in May?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 15°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Sidi Chami in May?

Sidi Chami receives about 22 mm of precipitation in May.

Can you swim in Sidi Chami in May?

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