Climate - Oujda (Morocco)

The climate of Oujda can be defined as Mediterranean, even though the summer is particularly hot. Furthermore, the rains are quite scarce.
The city is located in the north-east of Morocco, near the border with Algeria, at 550 meters (1,800 feet) above sea level (but the airport, where the weather station is located, is at 460 meters or 1,500 feet).
In the summer, a hot wind called chergui can blow from the desert.
Sometimes, as in December 1999 and in January 2005, it can snow.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 10.3 °C (50.6 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 27.1 °C (80.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 300 millimeters (11.8 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 2 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 40 mm (1.6 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2965 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Oujda - 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 10.3 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 4.1 °C (39.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, in January 2005, it dropped to -7.1 °C (19.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, in January 2010, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 4.8 °C (40.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, in February 2005, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, in March 2004, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 35.4 °C (95.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, in April 1994, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in April 2011, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, in May 1991, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, in May 2006, it reached 41.1 °C (106 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in June 2009, it reached 42.5 °C (108.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 310 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In July, the average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107 °F). However, in July 2001, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 335 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11 hours per day.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In August, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in August 1992, it dropped to 9.4 °C (48.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F). However, in August 2019, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 310 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, in September 1995, it dropped to 6.7 °C (44.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, in September 2016, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, in October 2005, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in October 2006, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, in November 1999, it dropped to -0.3 °C (31.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, in November 2020, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, in December 1999, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, in December 2010, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).