Djémila جميلة
Sétif, Algeria UNESCO World Heritage Site
Djémila is a Roman city and archaeological site in Algeria. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 14 sights of the country listed on this site. It is also one of the 9 most looked-up sights in Algeria on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach about 31 °C and rain is minimal, with only about 1 to 5 rainy days per month. For cooler weather, May and September offer highs between 22 °C and 26 °C. The wettest month is December, which has about 85 mm of rain. Entrance to the site costs DA40.
Djémila is located 245 km from Algiers. The nearest airport is Ain Arnat Airport in Sétif, which is 40 km away, while Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is 54 km from the site. The site is situated 46 km northeast of its address location.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is December, with about 85 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 72 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 54 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 52 | 57 | 62 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
