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 at a Glance#

About Monument du Lieutenant Collot#

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.

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