Climate - Skikda (Algeria)

The climate of Skikda (formerly known as Philippeville) 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 (February) is of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 700 millimeters (27.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 120 mm (4.7 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.

Skikda - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 12.9 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to 1.4 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, in January 2001, it reached 28.9 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F).

In February, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 12.9 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.5 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, in February 1999, it dropped to 0.7 °C (33.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 160 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, in March 2005, it dropped to 3.9 °C (39 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, in April 1997, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in April 2003, it reached 35.1 °C (95.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in May 1993, it dropped to 7.1 °C (44.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in May 2015, it reached 43.4 °C (110.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, in June 2006, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, in June 1998, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 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 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).

In July, the average temperature is of 25.3 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in July 1993, it reached 46.8 °C (116.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 350 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 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 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, in August 1994, it reached 45.5 °C (113.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, in September 2004, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, in September 2011, it reached 40.9 °C (105.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 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 71%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, in October 1993, it dropped to 10.1 °C (50.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, in October 2006, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 17.0 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, in November 1998, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, in November 2016, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (67.5 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F) and a maximum of 17.8 °C (64 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, in December 1998, it dropped to -2.6 °C (27.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 30.1 °C (86.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F).