Climate - Jijel (Algeria)

The climate of Jijel (or Igilgili) is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in northeastern Algeria, on the Mediterranean coast.
Even though the winter is mild, from time to time there can be outbreaks of cold air from the north. Occasionally, as in January 2005 and February 2012, it can even snow.
However, snow is much more frequent in the hills behind the city.
Throughout the year, the temperature can experience sudden increases when the wind blows from the desert.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26.0 °C (78.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 975 millimeters (38.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 170 mm (6.7 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 15 °C (15 °F) in February, March to 26 °C (26 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2675 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Jijel - 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 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, in January 2001, it reached 26.3 °C (79.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F).

In February, the average temperature is of 11.7 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, in February 2012, it dropped to 0.1 °C (32.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 160 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.4 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in March 1998, it dropped to 2.4 °C (36.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79.5 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, in April 1995, it dropped to 3.4 °C (38.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, in April 2012, it reached 34.3 °C (93.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, in May 1991, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, in May 1999, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17 °C (62.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, in June 2002, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in June 2006, it reached 42.8 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 300 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).

In July, the average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, in July 1991, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, in July 1993, it reached 44.5 °C (112.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 350 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F).

In August, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, in August 2000, it dropped to 14.5 °C (58.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in August 1994, it reached 46.7 °C (116.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, in September 2004, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in September 1998, it reached 43.6 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) and a maximum of 25.7 °C (78.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in October 1998, it dropped to 8.5 °C (47.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, in October 1999, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 16.0 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, in November 1999, it dropped to 3.5 °C (38.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, in November 2016, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (67.5 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 12.9 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, in December 2001, it dropped to 1.7 °C (35.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F).