Monument du Colonel Leboeuf

Monument

A monument in Ouargla Province commemorating Colonel Leboeuf; encountered by travelers interested in colonial-era memorials and the towns that dot Algeria's Saharan interior.

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Monument du Colonel Leboeuf essentials

Country: Algeria
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dinar (د.ج)
Language: Arabic, Berber
Emergency: 17

Monument du Colonel Leboeuf at a Glance

About Monument du Colonel Leboeuf

Monument du Colonel Leboeuf is a commemorative monument in Ouargla Province, Algeria named for Colonel Leboeuf. It stands as a local memorial bearing the colonel’s name.

The site consists of a single monument feature rather than a larger complex; published sources do not provide detailed measurements or visitor services. It is principally a local point of remembrance.

The monument was installed to honour the individual named in its title; specific construction date and commissioning details are not widely available in public records. It remains a documented landmark in the province.

The monument sits at approximately latitude 31.46667, longitude 8.98333 in Ouargla Province, in the northern Sahara region of Algeria.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Monument du Colonel Leboeuf

Best visited outside the high-heat months; mornings provide the most comfortable conditions for outdoor monuments.

Cool season
November-March · 12-28°C
Most comfortable time for visiting Ouargla and surrounding desert sites.
Hot season
June-September · 35-45°C
Avoid midday outdoors; early morning visits recommended.
Shoulder season
April-May, October · 20-35°C
Good compromise between heat and milder days.

Weather & Climate near Monument du Colonel Leboeuf

Climate

Monument du Colonel Leboeuf's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 79 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AprilMayOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 6° - 18° 12° 6 mm clear 58% 3.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
February Excellent 8° - 21° 15° 5 mm clear 48% 3.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.9h
March Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 10 mm clear 40% 4.5 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 16° - 31° 23° 5 mm clear 35% 4.8 m/s 1.7 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 21° - 36° 28° 3 mm clear 30% 4.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 25° - 41° 33° 1 mm clear 25% 4.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.0h
July Ideal 26° - 42° 34° 0 mm clear 23% 4.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 26° - 42° 34° 0 mm clear 26% 3.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 24° - 38° 31° 2 mm clear 33% 3.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 3 mm clear 40% 3.6 m/s 1.2 high 11.3h
November Ideal 12° - 25° 18° 5 mm clear 49% 3.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.4h
December Excellent 7° - 19° 13° 6 mm mostly sunny 59% 3.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Monument du Colonel Leboeuf

Ouargla city is the regional hub; the monument is accessible by taxi from Ouargla’s center. For precise location, request directions from hotel staff or municipal offices in Ouargla. Roads are paved in town but peripheral access can be sandy.