Qal'at Bani Hammad قلعة بني حماد
Algeria UNESCO World Heritage Site
Qal'at Bani Hammad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the M'Sila Province of Algeria. This archaeological site and qal'a was established in 1007 and is named after the Hammadid dynasty. It is one of the 14 sights in Algeria looked up on English Wikipedia and ranks 11th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 33 °C and very little rain. The coolest months are December and January, with average lows around 1 °C to 2 °C and frequent rain. September, October, and November offer moderate temperatures between 14 °C and 26 °C.
Qal'at Bani Hammad is located 189 km from the capital, Algiers. The nearest airport is Ain Arnat Airport in Sétif, which is 63 km away, and Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport in Béjaïa is 103 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 36 | 39 | 49 | 53 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 52 | 44 | 42 | 45 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
