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Biskra, Biskra Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Biskra, Biskra?
Biskra, Biskra gets 140 mm of precipitation a year over about 26 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 41°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Desert climate
Biskra, Biskra has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 41°C in July. March is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 8° | 18° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 15° | 28° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 27° | 39° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 18° | 29° |
How much rain does Biskra get?
Biskra gets 140 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 26 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 71% of Algeria.
March is the wettest month, with 20 mm. August is the driest, with 3 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 3.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 74 days, to July 4, 2022.
Biskra weather by month
Biskra weather in January
In January, Biskra averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 29°C (2024) and the record low is -2°C (2006). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Biskra weather in February
In February, Biskra averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°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 -1°C (1999). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Biskra weather in March
In March, Biskra averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 35°C (2001) and the record low is 1°C (2007).
Biskra weather in April
In April, Biskra averages a high of 27°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 42°C (2015) and the record low is 3°C (1983).
Biskra weather in May
In May, Biskra averages a high of 32°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 46°C (1994) and the record low is 10°C (2016).
Biskra weather in June
In June, Biskra averages a high of 38°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 47°C (1987) and the record low is 13°C (2006).
Biskra weather in July
In July, Biskra averages a high of 41°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 91% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 49°C (2022) and the record low is 16°C (1983).
Biskra weather in August
In August, Biskra averages a high of 40°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 89% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 47°C (1979) and the record low is 15°C (1982).
Biskra weather in September
In September, Biskra averages a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 46°C (2022) and the record low is 13°C (1979).
Biskra weather in October
In October, Biskra averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 17 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 41°C (2003) and the record low is 7°C (2018).
Biskra weather in November
In November, Biskra averages a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 16 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 36°C (2005) and the record low is 1°C (2019). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Biskra weather in December
In December, Biskra averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 28°C (2011) and the record low is -1°C (1980). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Biskra
July is the sunniest month in Biskra, with estimated sunshine of 91% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 65%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 74% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Biskra is sunnier than 74% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 50% and is lowest in July at 19%.
Biskra has about 100 days a year above 32°C. Biskra is hotter than 78% of Algeria.
Biskra weather records
These records cover BISKRA during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Biskra station is 49°C, on July 2, 2022. The coldest is -2°C, on January 25, 2006.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 113 mm of precipitation, on April 25, 1988.
36 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Biskra
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 15°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 40°C and lows near 27°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 18°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 17° | 12 mm | 2 | 46% | 80% | 29° | -2° |
| February | 8° | 19° | 8.4 mm | 2 | 39% | 73% | 31° | -1° |
| March | 11° | 23° | 20 mm | 3 | 38% | 65% | 35° | 1° |
| April | 15° | 27° | 17 mm | 3 | 31% | 65% | 42° | 3° |
| May | 20° | 32° | 9.1 mm | 2 | 27% | 68% | 46° | 10° |
| June | 24° | 38° | 5.8 mm | 1 | 20% | 70% | 47° | 13° |
| July | 28° | 41° | 3.0 mm | 1 | 19% | 91% | 49° | 16° |
| August | 28° | 40° | 2.5 mm | 1 | 23% | 89% | 47° | 15° |
| September | 23° | 35° | 16 mm | 3 | 33% | 69% | 46° | 13° |
| October | 18° | 29° | 17 mm | 3 | 37% | 74% | 41° | 7° |
| November | 12° | 22° | 16 mm | 2 | 46% | 74% | 36° | 1° |
| December | 8° | 18° | 13 mm | 2 | 50% | 74% | 28° | -1° |
Station: BISKRA, 1 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.
Biskra climate questions
How much rain does Biskra get?
Biskra gets 140 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 26 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Biskra?
March is the wettest month in Biskra, with 20 mm. August is the driest, with 3 mm.
How many rainy days does Biskra have a year?
Biskra has about 26 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 3.
What is the hottest month in Biskra?
July is the warmest month in Biskra, with an average high of 41°C.
What is the coldest month in Biskra?
January is the coldest month in Biskra, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in Biskra?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Biskra station is 49°C, set on July 2, 2022. The record low is -2°C, on January 25, 2006.
What is the sunniest month in Biskra?
July is the sunniest month in Biskra, with estimated sunshine of 91% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Biskra?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.