Climate - Illizi (Algeria)

The climate of Illizi is subtropical desert, with very mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The oasis is located in south-eastern Algeria, at an altitude of 580 meters (1,900 feet).
We are north of the Tassili N'Ajjer National Park. The highest peaks of the mountain massif reach 2,000 meters (6,500 feet).

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.8 °C (55.0 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 34.0 °C (93.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 25 millimeters (1 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (August) to 6 mm (0.2 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.

Illizi - 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 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 4.9 °C (40.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, in January 1995, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, in January 2007, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, in February 2012, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, in March 2004, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, in March 2011, it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 28%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, in April 1994, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F). However, in April 2005, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 22%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 30.2 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, in May 1992, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F). However, in May 1993, it reached 45.3 °C (113.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 21%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 33.6 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) and a maximum of 41.4 °C (106.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, in June 2007, it dropped to 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (114 °F). However, in June 2012, it reached 49.5 °C (121.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 19%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 34.0 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 25.9 °C (78.7 °F) and a maximum of 42 °C (107.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, in July 2004, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (115 °F). However, in July 2014, it reached 49.8 °C (121.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The average humidity is 18%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 33.7 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) and a maximum of 41.5 °C (106.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F). However, in August 1992, it dropped to 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, in August 2011, it reached 51 °C (123.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 20%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 31.8 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 39.4 °C (103 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in September 1992, it dropped to 13.5 °C (56.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in September 1995, it reached 49.2 °C (120.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 24%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, in October 1998, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, in October 1998, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 31%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, in November 1998, it dropped to 1.7 °C (35.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in November 2003, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, in December 1994, it dropped to -5.5 °C (22.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in December 2009, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).