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Theniet El Had National Park

National Park

Mountain park in northern Algeria with Mediterranean forests, walking trails and picnic clearings. Visitors come for hiking, forest scenery and wildlife observation away from coastal cities.

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Theniet El Had National Park essentials

Address: Theniet El Had National Park, Chlef Province, Algeria
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Theniet El Had National Park

Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable weather windows; summers can be hot and winters rainy.

Spring
Mar-May · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Wildflowers and moderate temperatures ideal for hiking and birdwatching.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Cooling temperatures and clear skies; good for longer treks.

Weather & Climate near Theniet El Had National Park

Climate

Theniet El Had National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (680 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -1° - 7° 0° 99 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.4 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
February Acceptable 0° - 8° 1° 74 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.8h
March Good 2° - 11° 4° 80 mm partly cloudy 71% 3.3 m/s 1.1 high 11.8h
April Good 4° - 14° 7° 58 mm partly cloudy 66% 3.5 m/s 1.5 very high 13.0h
May Very Good 8° - 19° 14° 59 mm some cloud 61% 3.5 m/s 1.9 very high 13.9h
June Ideal 13° - 26° 19° 28 mm mostly sunny 51% 3.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.4h
July Ideal 16° - 30° 23° 7 mm mostly sunny 44% 3.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 16° - 30° 23° 8 mm mostly sunny 46% 3.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.3h
September Excellent 12° - 24° 18° 36 mm some cloud 57% 2.9 m/s 1.5 very high 12.3h
October Very Good 8° - 18° 13° 54 mm some cloud 61% 3.1 m/s 1.0 high 11.2h
November Good 3° - 11° 5° 87 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.7 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.2h
December Acceptable 1° - 8° 1° 90 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.6 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Theniet El Had National Park

Theniet El Had is north of Chlef city; approach is typically by road from Chlef or nearby coastal towns. Private car or arranged transport is the usual access; regional roads connect the park to local towns but expect mountain driving conditions.

Tips for Visiting Theniet El Had National Park

  • Hire a local guide for longer trails; much of the park is rugged and trail signage can be minimal.
  • Spring (wildflower season) brings carpets of endemic flora-plan for several hours to explore the best viewpoints.
  • Cell reception is patchy; carry a detailed paper map and sufficient water for day hikes.