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Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bordj Bou Arréridj Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bordj Bou Arréridj?
Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bordj Bou Arréridj gets 321 mm of precipitation a year over about 71 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 35°C) and January the coldest (average low 2°C).
Semi-arid climate
Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bordj Bou Arréridj has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 11°C in January to 35°C in July. April is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 3° | 12° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 8° | 20° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 34° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 11° | 22° |
How much rain does Bordj Bou Arreridj get?
Bordj Bou Arreridj gets 321 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 71 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 76% of Algeria.
April is the wettest month, with 36 mm. July is the driest, with 8 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 8.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 50 days, to July 13, 2024.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Bordj Bou Arreridj got 32 mm of rain, against a normal of 321 mm for those months. March 2026 had the most, with 32 mm.
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather by month
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in January
In January, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 11°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 24°C (2024) and the record low is -7°C (2005).
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in February
In February, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 12°C and a low of 2°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 27°C (2010) and the record low is -7°C (2012).
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in March
In March, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 16°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 29°C (2006) and the record low is -4°C (1984).
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in April
In April, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 31°C (2013) and the record low is -3°C (1987).
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in May
In May, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 25°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 39°C (2016) and the record low is -2°C (1987). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in June
In June, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (2024) and the record low is 2°C (2006).
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in July
In July, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 35°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 47°C (2013) and the record low is 7°C (1981).
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in August
In August, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 34°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 42°C (2024) and the record low is 9°C (1985).
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in September
In September, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (1998) and the record low is 7°C (1993).
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in October
In October, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 34°C (2003) and the record low is 1°C (1979). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in November
In November, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 16°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 28°C (2000) and the record low is -2°C (2007).
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather in December
In December, Bordj Bou Arreridj averages a high of 12°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 22°C (2023) and the record low is -6°C (1982).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Bordj Bou Arreridj
July is the sunniest month in Bordj Bou Arreridj, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 47%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 61% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Bordj Bou Arreridj is cloudier than 79% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 71% and is lowest in July at 29%.
Bordj Bou Arreridj has about 56 days a year above 32°C. Bordj Bou Arreridj is cooler than 58% of Algeria.
First and last freeze in Bordj Bou Arreridj
The first fall freeze in Bordj Bou Arreridj typically comes around December 4, and the last spring freeze around March 25. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 254 days.
Bordj Bou Arreridj weather records
These records cover BORDJ-BOU-ARRERIDJ during 1979–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Bordj Bou Arreridj station is 47°C, on July 28, 2013. The coldest is -7°C, on January 27, 2005.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 111 mm of precipitation, on September 24, 1994.
24 all-time records have been set at the station since 1979.
The best time to visit Bordj Bou Arreridj
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 3°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 8°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 19°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 11°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2° | 11° | 30 mm | 8 | 67% | 58% | 24° | -7° |
| February | 2° | 12° | 25 mm | 7 | 58% | 58% | 27° | -7° |
| March | 5° | 16° | 33 mm | 8 | 58% | 47% | 29° | -4° |
| April | 7° | 19° | 36 mm | 7 | 53% | 51% | 31° | -3° |
| May | 12° | 25° | 34 mm | 6 | 48% | 58% | 39° | -2° |
| June | 16° | 31° | 18 mm | 4 | 36% | 65% | 43° | 2° |
| July | 20° | 35° | 8.4 mm | 2 | 29% | 83% | 47° | 7° |
| August | 19° | 34° | 11 mm | 3 | 33% | 81% | 42° | 9° |
| September | 16° | 28° | 36 mm | 6 | 48% | 58% | 38° | 7° |
| October | 12° | 23° | 28 mm | 6 | 52% | 62% | 34° | 1° |
| November | 6° | 16° | 31 mm | 7 | 65% | 54% | 28° | -2° |
| December | 3° | 12° | 30 mm | 8 | 71% | 54% | 22° | -6° |
Station: BORDJ-BOU-ARRERIDJ, 1 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1979–2026; 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.
Bordj Bou Arreridj climate questions
How much rain does Bordj Bou Arreridj get?
Bordj Bou Arreridj gets 321 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 71 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Bordj Bou Arreridj?
April is the wettest month in Bordj Bou Arreridj, with 36 mm. July is the driest, with 8 mm.
How many rainy days does Bordj Bou Arreridj have a year?
Bordj Bou Arreridj has about 71 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 8.
What is the hottest month in Bordj Bou Arreridj?
July is the warmest month in Bordj Bou Arreridj, with an average high of 35°C.
What is the coldest month in Bordj Bou Arreridj?
January is the coldest month in Bordj Bou Arreridj, with an average low of 2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Bordj Bou Arreridj?
Within the available 1979–2026 station history, the record high at the Bordj Bou Arreridj station is 47°C, set on July 28, 2013. The record low is -7°C, on January 27, 2005.
What is the sunniest month in Bordj Bou Arreridj?
July is the sunniest month in Bordj Bou Arreridj, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Bordj Bou Arreridj?
The first fall freeze in Bordj Bou Arreridj typically comes around December 4. The last spring freeze is around March 25.
What is the best time to visit Bordj Bou Arreridj?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May and October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.