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.

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.
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
(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 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, in January 2005, it dropped to -5.4 °C (22.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, in January 2003, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In February, 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, in February 2020, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In March, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in March 2007, it dropped to 2.4 °C (36.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In April, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, in April 1995, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in April 2015, it reached 39.7 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 33%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 kph).

In May, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, in May 1998, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (103.5 °F). However, in May 2016, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 28%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In June, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, in June 2004, it dropped to 14.9 °C (58.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in June 2002, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 1 days.
The average humidity is 24%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, 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, in July 1992, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (113.5 °F). However, in July 1998, it reached 49 °C (120.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 1 days.
The average humidity is 21%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In August, 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, in August 2004, it dropped to 13.9 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, in August 2014, it reached 46.6 °C (115.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 24%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In September, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, in September 2010, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F). However, in September 2003, it reached 44.2 °C (111.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In October, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53 °F). However, in October 2018, it dropped to 5.9 °C (42.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in October 2007, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In November, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in November 1999, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, in November 2006, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In December, 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, in December 1992, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).