Timgad
Algeria UNESCO World Heritage Site
Timgad is a Roman city, archaeological site, and commune of Algeria. Spanning an area of 0.905 square kilometers, it is a designated World Heritage Site and cultural heritage monument. It is also one of the most looked-up sights in Algeria on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 10 °C in January to 33 °C in July, while lows range from 1 °C in January and February to 18 °C in July and August. Monthly rain ranges from 12 mm in July to 45 mm in May and September. Rainy days range from 1 day in July to about 8 days in January, March, May, November, and December.
The site is located 338 km from Algiers. The nearest airport is Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport in Batna, located 33 km away. Timgad is open Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00.
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 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 35 | 24 | 36 | 37 | 45 | 26 | 12 | 26 | 45 | 31 | 30 | 34 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
