Weather and climate in Biskra (Algeria)

The climate of Biskra is subtropical desert, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in northeastern Algeria, on the edge of the Sahara Desert.
The clash between hot air masses from the desert and colder air masses from the north can result in strong winds, especially in spring and autumn.
In winter, when cold air from the north manages to reach this area, there can be cold days, with lows of around 0 °C (32 °F) and highs of 8/10 °C (46/50 °F).
In summer, at the worst times the temperature can reach 44/45 °C (111/113 °F) in May and September and 47/48 °C (117/118 °C) from June to August. In July 2023, there were six days with a high of 48 °C (118 °C), and one day with a low of 37 °C (98.5 °F).

Biskra - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 34.5 °C (94.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 155 millimeters (6.1 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (August) to 25 mm (1 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 3295 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Biskra - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.1 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7 °C (44.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) in January 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -0.5 °C (31.1 °F) in February 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 36.2 °C (97.2 °F) in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.3 °C (34.3 °F) in March 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in May 2016.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (103.5 °F). However, it reached 45.3 °C (113.5 °F) in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 37.6 °C (99.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it dropped to 13.1 °C (55.6 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F) in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 34.5 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 28 °C (82.4 °F) and a maximum of 40.9 °C (105.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) in July 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (115 °F). However, it reached 48.4 °C (119.1 °F) in July 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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August is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 34.0 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 27.8 °C (82 °F) and a maximum of 40.2 °C (104.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F) in August 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113.5 °F). However, it reached 47.4 °C (117.3 °F) in August 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in September 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 44.4 °C (111.9 °F) in September 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) in October 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F) in October 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) in November 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.9 °C (64.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) in December 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in December 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).