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.

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.
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.
The sea temperature ranges from 15.5 °C (15.5 °F) in February, March to 25 °C (25 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Oran - 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 11.2 °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, in January 2019, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in January 1997, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F).

In February, 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, in February 2003, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).

In March, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, in March 2008, it dropped to -1.3 °C (29.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60.5 °F).

In April, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, in April 2012, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in April 2015, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).

In May, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, in May 1991, it dropped to 5.3 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in May 2020, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F).

In June, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, in June 2006, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in June 2017, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (69.5 °F).

In July, 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, in July 2014, it dropped to 14.6 °C (58.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, in July 1994, it reached 45.8 °C (114.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F).

In August, the warmest month of the year, 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, in August 2014, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, in August 2010, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F).

In September, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, in September 2003, it dropped to 7.7 °C (45.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, in September 2008, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F).

In October, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, in October 1992, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, in October 2004, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F).

In November, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, in November 1999, it dropped to 1.4 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, in November 2009, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F).

In December, 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, in December 2020, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62 °F).