Climate - Oran (Algeria)

The climate of Oran is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the north-west of Algeria, on the coast, and is windy, because it is affected by the typical winds of the Alboran Sea, the west wind and the east wind.
Northwest of the city is Aïn El Turk.
Even though the winter is mild, at night it gets quite cold, from time to time there can be outbreaks of cold air from the north. Occasionally, as in January 1985, March 1993 and January 2005, 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.

Oran - Climate data

In Oran, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26.6 °C (80.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Oran, precipitation amounts to 345 millimeters (13.6 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (July) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
At Oran, the sea temperature ranges from 15.5 °C (60 °F) in February, March to 25 °C (77 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Oran - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Oran is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) and a maximum of 17 °C (62.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F) in January 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) in January 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Oran is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.4 °C (43.6 °F) and a maximum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in February 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Oran is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.4 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.3 °C (29.7 °F) in March 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Oran is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in April 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in April 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Oran is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57 °F) and a maximum of 25 °C (76.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in May 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Oran is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) in June 2006.
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 42 °C (107.6 °F) in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 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 64%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (69.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Oran is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) in July 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, it reached 45.8 °C (114.4 °F) in July 1994.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Oran is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in August 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in August 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Oran is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) in September 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Oran is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in October 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Oran is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.3 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.7 °C (49.4 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 1.4 °C (34.5 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in November 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Oran is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.3 °F) and a maximum of 18 °C (64.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in December 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 30.8 °C (87.4 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.