Monument du Lieutenant Collot

Monument Monument honoring Lieutenant Collot in El Menia

In El Menia, a monument to Lieutenant Collot commemorates a named military figure; seen by visitors exploring the Saharan towns and local historical markers of central Algeria.

Monument du Lieutenant Collot is a commemorative monument in the El Menia area of Algeria bearing the name of Lieutenant Collot. It is recorded as a local memorial feature.

The site consists of a standalone monument rather than a larger complex; specific measurements and visitor amenities are not widely documented. It serves as a point of commemoration in the locality.

The monument was established to commemorate the individual named in its title; available public information does not list a construction date or commissioning authority. It remains a named local landmark.

The monument sits at approximately latitude 29.74877, longitude 3.01653 near El Menia in central Algeria.

Monument du Lieutenant Collot
29.7488, 3.0165

How to Get to Monument du Lieutenant Collot #

El Menia (Ghardaïa/El Menia region) is reached by road from regional centers; once in the town, local taxis and walking will bring visitors to the municipal square where the monument is usually located. Ask at a hotel or café for precise directions.

Best Time to Visit Monument du Lieutenant Collot #

Avoid peak-summer heat; cooler months offer more comfortable conditions for roadside visits.

Moderate season
October-April · 15-30°C
Mild days good for visiting desert monuments around El Menia.
Hot season
May-September · 30-45°C
Very hot; schedule visits for morning or evening.

Weather & Climate near Monument du Lieutenant Collot #

Climate

Monument du Lieutenant Collot'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 3°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
MaySeptemberMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
18°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
21°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
24°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 35°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
24° 40°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° 43°
14%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° 42°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 37°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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