Climate - Bechar (Algeria)

The climate of Béchar is subtropical desert, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in western Algeria, at 780 meters (2,560 feet) above sea level.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 10.0 °C (50.0 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 34.2 °C (93.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 100 millimeters (3.9 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 20 mm (0.8 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 3560 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Bechar - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 10.0 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (38 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, in January 2010, it reached 27.2 °C (81 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, in February 2005, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.7 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, in March 1993, it dropped to -2.1 °C (28.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 33%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, in April 1992, it dropped to 4.5 °C (40.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, in April 2017, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 28%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (89 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53 °F). However, in May 1997, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, in May 1994, it reached 41.2 °C (106.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 350 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11 hours per day.
The average humidity is 25%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 30.2 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, in June 2014, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F). However, in June 2016, it reached 43.4 °C (110.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 350 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 20%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 34.2 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) and a maximum of 40.9 °C (105.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, in July 1996, it dropped to 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in July 2018, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 360 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 16%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 33.2 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, in August 1992, it dropped to 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F). However, in August 2004, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 335 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11 hours per day.
The average humidity is 20%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). However, in September 1993, it dropped to 12.4 °C (54.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (103.5 °F). However, in September 2003, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 295 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, in October 2018, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in October 2010, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.1 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, in November 1999, it dropped to -0.1 °C (31.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, in November 1999, it reached 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 11.0 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, in December 1991, it dropped to -3.2 °C (26.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in December 2012, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).