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Béchar, Béchar Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Béchar, Béchar?
Béchar, Béchar gets 100 mm of precipitation a year over about 22 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 41°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).
Desert climate
Béchar, Béchar has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 16°C in January to 41°C in July. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to March and December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 4° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 14° | 27° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 39° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 16° | 28° |
How much rain does Béchar get?
Béchar gets 100 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 22 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 73% of Algeria.
November is the wettest month, with 20 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 3.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 47 days, to July 15, 2022.
Béchar weather by month
Béchar weather in January
In January, Béchar averages a high of 17°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 27°C (1978) and the record low is -5°C (1992).
Béchar weather in February
In February, Béchar averages a high of 19°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 31°C (2010) and the record low is -4°C (2005). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Béchar weather in March
In March, Béchar averages a high of 23°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 38°C (1977) and the record low is 0°C (1993). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Béchar weather in April
In April, Béchar averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 37°C (1987) and the record low is 4°C (1976).
Béchar weather in May
In May, Béchar averages a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 41°C (1994) and the record low is 8°C (1974).
Béchar weather in June
In June, Béchar averages a high of 37°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (2016) and the record low is 10°C (1989).
Béchar weather in July
In July, Béchar averages a high of 41°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 45°C (2018) and the record low is 18°C (1984).
Béchar weather in August
In August, Béchar averages a high of 39°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 44°C (2023) and the record low is 17°C (1978).
Béchar weather in September
In September, Béchar averages a high of 34°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (2022) and the record low is 12°C (1977).
Béchar weather in October
In October, Béchar averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (2013) and the record low is 6°C (1986).
Béchar weather in November
In November, Béchar averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 32°C (2023) and the record low is 0°C (1991).
Béchar weather in December
In December, Béchar averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 26°C (1976) and the record low is -3°C (1991). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Béchar
July is the sunniest month in Béchar, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest, at 66%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 75% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Béchar is sunnier than 76% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 38% and is lowest in July at 10%.
Béchar has about 94 days a year above 32°C. Béchar is hotter than 73% of Algeria.
First and last freeze in Béchar
The first fall freeze in Béchar typically comes around December 14, and the last spring freeze around January 22. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 326 days.
Béchar weather records
These records cover BECHAR during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Béchar station is 45°C, on July 27, 2023. The coldest is -5°C, on January 6, 1992.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 99 mm of precipitation, on January 4, 1986.
26 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Béchar
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to March and December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 4°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 14°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 39°C and lows near 26°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 15°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | 17° | 5.6 mm | 2 | 33% | 78% | 27° | -5° |
| February | 6° | 19° | 8.1 mm | 2 | 29% | 73% | 31° | -4° |
| March | 9° | 23° | 12 mm | 2 | 24% | 70% | 38° | 0° |
| April | 14° | 27° | 5.6 mm | 1 | 19% | 75% | 37° | 4° |
| May | 19° | 32° | 7.1 mm | 2 | 16% | 74% | 41° | 8° |
| June | 23° | 37° | 5.3 mm | 1 | 13% | 72% | 43° | 10° |
| July | 27° | 41° | 2.3 mm | 1 | 10% | 82% | 45° | 18° |
| August | 27° | 39° | 3.3 mm | 2 | 12% | 81% | 44° | 17° |
| September | 22° | 34° | 9.4 mm | 3 | 21% | 66% | 42° | 12° |
| October | 16° | 28° | 14 mm | 3 | 26% | 74% | 38° | 6° |
| November | 9° | 21° | 20 mm | 2 | 30% | 74% | 32° | 0° |
| December | 4° | 17° | 7.6 mm | 2 | 38% | 78% | 26° | -3° |
Station: BECHAR, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1973–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Béchar climate questions
How much rain does Béchar get?
Béchar gets 100 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 22 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Béchar?
November is the wettest month in Béchar, with 20 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Béchar have a year?
Béchar has about 22 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 3.
What is the hottest month in Béchar?
July is the warmest month in Béchar, with an average high of 41°C.
What is the coldest month in Béchar?
January is the coldest month in Béchar, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Béchar?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Béchar station is 45°C, set on July 27, 2023. The record low is -5°C, on January 6, 1992.
What is the sunniest month in Béchar?
July is the sunniest month in Béchar, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. September is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Béchar?
The first fall freeze in Béchar typically comes around December 14. The last spring freeze is around January 22.
What is the best time to visit Béchar?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to March and December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.