Biskra, Biskra Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Biskra climate at a glance

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.

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. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 91% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 89% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 91% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 65%. Over the year the sun shines about 74% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 113 mm of rain, 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January12 mm246%80%29°-2°
February8.4 mm239%73%31°-1°
March20 mm338%65%35°
April17 mm331%65%42°
May9.1 mm227%68%46°10°
June5.8 mm120%70%47°13°
July3.0 mm119%91%49°16°
August2.5 mm123%89%47°15°
September16 mm333%69%46°13°
October17 mm337%74%41°
November16 mm246%74%36°
December13 mm250%74%28°-1°

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?

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 sunshine about 91% of daylight hours. 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.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station BISKRA (1 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station BISKRA.