Climate - Ouargla (Algeria)

The climate of Ouargla is subtropical desert, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in north-central Algeria, in the desert, at an altitude of 140 meters (460 feet).
Spring is the season in which sandstorms are most frequent.
In July 2018, the temperature reached 51.3 °C (124.3 °F), one of the highest values ever recorded in Africa.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 36.0 °C (96.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 65 millimeters (2.6 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (June, July, August) to 15 mm (0.6 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.

Ouargla - 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 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (40.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.7 °C (65.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, in January 2001, it dropped to -3.7 °C (25.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, in January 2003, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 13.9 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, in February 1999, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 18.4 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, in March 2011, it dropped to 1.8 °C (35.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.5 °C (60 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, in April 2001, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, in April 2015, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 32%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (57.5 °F). However, in May 2016, it dropped to 10.5 °C (50.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F). However, in May 2016, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 28%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 32.7 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 40.4 °C (104.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in June 2013, it dropped to 14.8 °C (58.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (116 °F). However, in June 2017, it reached 49 °C (120.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 23%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 36.0 °C (97 °F), with a minimum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) and a maximum of 43.7 °C (110.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, in July 2017, it dropped to 22.4 °C (72.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 48.5 °C (119 °F). However, in July 2018, it reached 51.3 °C (124.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 21%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 35.1 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 27.7 °C (81.8 °F) and a maximum of 42.6 °C (108.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in August 2006, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 47.5 °C (117.5 °F). However, in August 2014, it reached 50.4 °C (122.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The average humidity is 24%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 37.8 °C (100.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, in September 2006, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, in September 2011, it reached 47.7 °C (117.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 33%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in October 2018, it dropped to 5.9 °C (42.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in October 2003, it reached 42.3 °C (108.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 17.2 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, in November 1999, it dropped to -0.2 °C (31.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in November 2012, it reached 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (43 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, in December 2010, it dropped to -2.6 °C (27.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, in December 2009, it reached 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).