Climate - Ghardaia (Algeria)

The climate of Ghardaia is subtropical desert, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in north-central Algeria, in the desert, at an altitude of 500 meters (1,640 feet).
Spring is the season in which sandstorms are most frequent.

Ghardaia - Climate data

In Ghardaia, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.4 °C (52.6 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 34.4 °C (94.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Ghardaia, precipitation amounts to 145 millimeters (5.7 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (February) to 20 mm (0.8 in) in the wettest ones (September, October) Here is the average precipitation.

Ghardaia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Ghardaia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6 °C (42.9 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -5.4 °C (22.3 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Ghardaia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 18.9 °C (66.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) in February 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In March, the weather in Ghardaia is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) in March 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In April, the weather in Ghardaia is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 39.7 °C (103.5 °F) in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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In May, the weather in Ghardaia is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °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 °F). However, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) in May 1998.
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 43 °C (109.4 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In June, the weather in Ghardaia is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it dropped to 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) in June 2004.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 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 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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In July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Ghardaia is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.4 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F) and a maximum of 41.2 °C (106.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F) in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (113.5 °F). However, it reached 49 °C (120.2 °F) in July 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In August, the weather in Ghardaia is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.7 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 27.2 °C (81 °F) and a maximum of 40.2 °C (104.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13.9 °C (57 °F) in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, it reached 46.6 °C (115.9 °F) in August 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In September, the weather in Ghardaia is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (94.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in September 2010.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F). However, it reached 44.2 °C (111.6 °F) in September 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In October, the weather in Ghardaia is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) in October 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F) in October 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In November, the weather in Ghardaia is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) in November 1999.
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 33.4 °C (92.1 °F) in November 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In December, the weather in Ghardaia is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (45 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) in December 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).