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.

Oujda - Climate data

In Oujda, 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.
In Oujda, 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.
In Oujda, there are on average around 2965 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Oujda - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Oujda is usually mild. 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, it dropped to -7.1 °C (19.2 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Oujda is usually mild. 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, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) in February 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In March, the weather in Oujda is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 35.4 °C (95.7 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In April, the weather in Oujda is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -2.4 °C (27.7 °F) in April 1994.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In May, the weather in Oujda is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 41.1 °C (106 °F) in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In June, the weather in Oujda is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 42.5 °C (108.5 °F) in June 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 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.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In July, the weather in Oujda is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F) in July 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Oujda is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it dropped to 9.4 °C (48.9 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F). However, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F) in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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In September, the weather in Oujda is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In October, the weather in Oujda is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in October 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In November, the weather in Oujda is usually mild. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -0.3 °C (31.5 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In December, the weather in Oujda is usually mild. 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, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in December 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).