, since the temperatures are similar to those of the Mediterranean climate, but the winter is quite cold, while the summer is very hot. Rainfall is not abundant.
The city is located in north-central Algeria, at 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level.
In winter, snowfalls and frost can occur. In January 1987 and December 1980, the temperature dropped to -8 °C (17.5 °F).
In summer, the altitude tempers the heat, in fact, until 2020 the temperature had reached a maximum of 40 °C (104 °F), while in July 2023 it reached 40.6 °C (105 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.3 °C, with a minimum of
0.7 °C and a maximum of
9.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.5 °C in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16.5 °C. However, it reached
20.5 °C in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.3 °C, with a minimum of
1.2 °C and a maximum of
11.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.4 °C in February 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18.5 °C. However, it reached
25.5 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
15.9 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.6 °C, with a minimum of
4.1 °C and a maximum of
15.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.9 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
29.3 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is of
17.4 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.8 °C, with a minimum of
6.9 °C and a maximum of
18.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.9 °C in April 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
30.6 °C in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is of
17.9 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.5 °C, with a minimum of
11.1 °C and a maximum of
24 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in May 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
38.4 °C in May 1994.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is of
16.3 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
15.9 °C and a maximum of
30.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
3.6 °C in June 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
39.6 °C in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
14.1 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
27.1 °C, with a minimum of
19.7 °C and a maximum of
34.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9 °C in July 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
10.7 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
18.9 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
11.3 °C in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in August 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.2 °C, with a minimum of
15.1 °C and a maximum of
27.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
5.4 °C in September 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in September 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
12.7 kph.
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16 °C, with a minimum of
10.2 °C and a maximum of
21.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in October 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
33.7 °C in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.6 °C, with a minimum of
5 °C and a maximum of
14.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.3 °C in November 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
26.5 °C in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.3 °C, with a minimum of
1.9 °C and a maximum of
10.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.5 °C in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17 °C. However, it reached
24.5 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, 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.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.