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Timimoun Essentials

Timimoun is defined by its Neo-Sudanese architecture, characterized by red mud-brick walls and crenelated towers. This selection features the Fernand Pouillon-designed Hotel Gourara, which overlooks the palm groves and the Grand Erg Occidental. The list includes the central covered market, the administrative city hall, and an open-air theater used for cultural performances. These landmarks showcase the unique ochre-colored structural heritage and traditional urban layout of this Saharan oasis.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

18° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–23°
5° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great

21° (feels like 16°) · extremes 2°–27°
7° at night
0 rainy days
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

26° (feels like 21°) · extremes 6°–33°
11° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

32° (feels like 26°) · extremes 11°–38°
16° at night
0 rainy days
26 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

36° (feels like 31°) · extremes 15°–42°
21° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 20 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

42° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–46°
26° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

45° (feels like 40°) · extremes 26°–48°
29° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

44° (feels like 40°) · extremes 25°–47°
28° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

39° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–44°
25° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Good

32° (feels like 28°) · extremes 13°–38°
19° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great

24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–31°
12° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great

19° (feels like 14°) · extremes 3°–24°
7° at night
0 rainy days
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Algerian Dinar DZD · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity: Type C / Type E / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Arabic
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +213

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Timimoun

Featured Lists

Timimoun Essentials

Timimoun — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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