Béjaïa, Béjaïa Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Béjaïa, Béjaïa gets 720 mm of precipitation a year over about 85 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 31°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).

Béjaïa climate at a glance

Mediterranean climate

Béjaïa, Béjaïa has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in February to 31°C in August. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to May and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

How much rain does Béjaïa get?

Béjaïa gets 720 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 85 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 93% of Algeria.

January is the wettest month, with 112 mm. July is the driest, with 7 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 11.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 51 days, to October 24, 2023.

Béjaïa weather by month

Béjaïa weather in January

In January, Béjaïa averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 112 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The January record high is 28°C (1986) and the record low is 0°C (2005).

Béjaïa weather in February

In February, Béjaïa averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 94 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The February record high is 30°C (1979) and the record low is 1°C (2012). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Béjaïa weather in March

In March, Béjaïa averages a high of 19°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 77 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The March record high is 37°C (2001) and the record low is 0°C (1978). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Béjaïa weather in April

In April, Béjaïa averages a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 54 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The April record high is 36°C (2012) and the record low is 3°C (1979). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Béjaïa weather in May

In May, Béjaïa averages a high of 23°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The May record high is 37°C (1995) and the record low is 6°C (1987). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Béjaïa weather in June

In June, Béjaïa averages a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The June record high is 40°C (2012) and the record low is 8°C (1995).

Béjaïa weather in July

In July, Béjaïa averages a high of 29°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 79% of daylight hours. The July record high is 42°C (2003) and the record low is 13°C (1980).

Béjaïa weather in August

In August, Béjaïa averages a high of 31°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The August record high is 42°C (2004) and the record low is 11°C (1984).

Béjaïa weather in September

In September, Béjaïa averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The September record high is 42°C (2011) and the record low is 11°C (1976).

Béjaïa weather in October

In October, Béjaïa averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The October record high is 40°C (1981) and the record low is 8°C (1974). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Béjaïa weather in November

In November, Béjaïa averages a high of 21°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 94 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The November record high is 32°C (2012) and the record low is 2°C (1995). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Béjaïa weather in December

In December, Béjaïa averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 103 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The December record high is 29°C (2010) and the record low is -2°C (1996). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Béjaïa

July is the sunniest month in Béjaïa, with sunshine about 79% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 47%. Over the year the sun shines about 58% of daylight hours. Béjaïa is cloudier than 95% of Algeria.

Humidity peaks in May at 78% and is lowest in October at 72%.

Béjaïa has about 12 days a year above 32°C. Béjaïa is cooler than 93% of Algeria.

Béjaïa weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Béjaïa station is 42°C, on August 25, 1999. The coldest is -2°C, on December 8, 1996.

The wettest day on record brought 137 mm of rain, on December 7, 2002.

27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

The best time to visit Béjaïa

The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to May and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 8°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 11°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 20°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 15°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January112 mm1174%57%-9°28°
February94 mm1074%55%-9°30°
March77 mm974%47%-9°37°
April54 mm877%49%-9°36°
May40 mm778%55%-7°37°
June15 mm376%61%-6°40°
July6.6 mm174%79%-4°42°13°
August9.9 mm374%78%-3°42°11°
September47 mm676%53%-4°42°11°
October66 mm872%56%-5°40°
November94 mm1074%51%-7°32°
December103 mm1074%54%-8°29°-2°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Béjaïa climate questions

How much rain does Béjaïa get?

Béjaïa gets 720 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 85 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Béjaïa?

January is the wettest month in Béjaïa, with 112 mm. July is the driest, with 7 mm.

How many rainy days does Béjaïa have a year?

Béjaïa has about 85 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Béjaïa?

August is the warmest month in Béjaïa, with an average high of 31°C.

What is the coldest month in Béjaïa?

January is the coldest month in Béjaïa, with an average low of 7°C.

What is the record high temperature in Béjaïa?

The record high at the Béjaïa station is 42°C, set on August 25, 1999. The record low is -2°C, on December 8, 1996.

What is the sunniest month in Béjaïa?

July is the sunniest month in Béjaïa, with sunshine about 79% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Béjaïa?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to May and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station SOUMMAM (5 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station SOUMMAM.