Climate - Bou Saada (Algeria)

The climate of Bou Saâda is subtropical desert, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in northern Algeria, at an altitude of 580 meters or 1,900 feet (although the airport, where the weather station is located, is at 460 meters or 1,500 feet).
Occasionally, as in January 2005 and February 2015, there may even be a snowfall.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 9.4 °C (49.0 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 32.4 °C (90.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 160 millimeters (6.3 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 6 mm (0.2 in) in the driest months (June, July) to 25 mm (1 in) in the wettest ones (April, September) Here is the average precipitation.

Bou Saada - 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 9.4 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 4.2 °C (39.5 °F) and a maximum of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to -9.1 °C (15.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, in January 2013, it reached 23.5 °C (74.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 4.8 °C (40.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, in February 1992, it dropped to -6.5 °C (20.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.9 °C (69.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, in March 2005, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 35.5 °C (95.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in April 2000, it dropped to 1.6 °C (34.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, in April 2000, it reached 37.4 °C (99.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, in May 2016, it reached 43.2 °C (109.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, in June 2006, it dropped to 9.2 °C (48.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F). However, in June 2006, it reached 45.2 °C (113.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 32.4 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 40 °C (104 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in July 2002, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, in July 2018, it reached 46.3 °C (115.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 25%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 39 °C (102.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, in August 2002, it dropped to 14.7 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in August 2011, it reached 45.7 °C (114.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, in September 2002, it dropped to 10.6 °C (51.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, in September 2011, it reached 41.6 °C (106.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °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 (47.5 °F). However, in October 2010, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in October 2013, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, in November 1999, it dropped to -3.1 °C (26.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, in November 2006, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.1 °F) and a maximum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, in December 2010, it dropped to -4.1 °C (24.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, in December 2001, it reached 23.4 °C (74.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).