, with very mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the center of Algeria, at 27 degrees north latitude and at 280 meters (920 feet) above sea level.
However, in winter, it can sometimes get cold at night, in fact the temperature can drop to around 0 °C (32 °F) or slightly below.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.7 °C, with a minimum of
7.3 °C and a maximum of
22.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.8 °C in January 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only
3.7 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is of
17.6 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.5 °C, with a minimum of
10 °C and a maximum of
24.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
3.5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
18.6 kph.
March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
22 °C, with a minimum of
14 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
3.3 °C in March 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.2 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 88% of the time.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
18.6 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.5 °C, with a minimum of
18.4 °C and a maximum of
34.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in April 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
44.1 °C in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.6 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
20.1 kph.
May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
31.7 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
39.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C. However, it dropped to
11 °C in May 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
44.5 °C. However, it reached
47 °C in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
21.9 kph.
June is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
35.8 °C, with a minimum of
28 °C and a maximum of
43.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
18 °C in June 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
47.5 °C. However, it reached
49.3 °C in June 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 15%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
20.9 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
38.4 °C, with a minimum of
31.1 °C and a maximum of
45.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
26.5 °C. However, it dropped to
22.5 °C in July 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
48.5 °C. However, it reached
50.6 °C in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 90% of the time.
The average humidity is 13%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
22.4 kph.
August is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
37.5 °C, with a minimum of
30.5 °C and a maximum of
44.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
26 °C. However, it dropped to
23 °C in August 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
47 °C. However, it reached
49.4 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 92% of the time.
The average humidity is 15%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
21.7 kph.
September is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
34.5 °C, with a minimum of
27.3 °C and a maximum of
41.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
18 °C in September 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
45.5 °C. However, it reached
47.7 °C in September 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.2 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 88% of the time.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
18.9 kph.
October is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
28.5 °C, with a minimum of
21.4 °C and a maximum of
35.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11 °C in October 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
45.3 °C in October 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.2 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
18.1 kph.
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
20.5 °C, with a minimum of
13.3 °C and a maximum of
27.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in November 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.8 °C in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
16.2 kph.
December is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
16.2 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.7 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is of
18.1 kph.