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Bou Saâda, M'Sila Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Bou Saâda, M'Sila?
Bou Saâda, M'Sila gets 151 mm of precipitation a year over about 38 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 39°C) and January the coldest (average low 4°C).
Desert climate
Bou Saâda, M'Sila has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 15°C in January to 40°C in July. April is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March and November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 4° | 16° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 12° | 25° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 23° | 38° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 14° | 26° |
How much rain does Bou Saâda get?
Bou Saâda gets 151 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 38 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 66% of Algeria.
April is the wettest month, with 22 mm. July is the driest, with 6 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 5.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 68 days, to November 21, 2023.
Bou Saâda weather by month
Bou Saâda weather in January
In January, Bou Saâda averages a high of 15°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 24°C (2021) and the record low is -9°C (2005).
Bou Saâda weather in February
In February, Bou Saâda averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 29°C (1990) and the record low is -7°C (1992).
Bou Saâda weather in March
In March, Bou Saâda averages a high of 21°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 36°C (2001) and the record low is -1°C (2000). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bou Saâda weather in April
In April, Bou Saâda averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 37°C (2000) and the record low is 1°C (1994).
Bou Saâda weather in May
In May, Bou Saâda averages a high of 30°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 43°C (2016) and the record low is 1°C (1996).
Bou Saâda weather in June
In June, Bou Saâda averages a high of 36°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 45°C (2006) and the record low is 9°C (2006).
Bou Saâda weather in July
In July, Bou Saâda averages a high of 39°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 6 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 46°C (2018) and the record low is 16°C (2002).
Bou Saâda weather in August
In August, Bou Saâda averages a high of 39°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 46°C (2011) and the record low is 13°C (1992).
Bou Saâda weather in September
In September, Bou Saâda averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (2022) and the record low is 11°C (2004).
Bou Saâda weather in October
In October, Bou Saâda averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (2013) and the record low is 2°C (2010).
Bou Saâda weather in November
In November, Bou Saâda averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 31°C (2006) and the record low is -3°C (1999). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bou Saâda weather in December
In December, Bou Saâda averages a high of 16°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 26°C (1989) and the record low is -6°C (1995).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Bou Saâda
July is the sunniest month in Bou Saâda, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 56%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 67% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Bou Saâda is sunnier than 65% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 63% and is lowest in July at 21%.
Bou Saâda has about 69 days a year above 32°C. Bou Saâda is hotter than 61% of Algeria.
First and last freeze in Bou Saâda
The first fall freeze in Bou Saâda typically comes around December 12, and the last spring freeze around February 11. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 304 days.
Bou Saâda weather records
These records cover BOU SAADA during 1984–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Bou Saâda station is 46°C, on July 4, 2018. The coldest is -9°C, on January 27, 2005.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 99 mm of precipitation, on April 28, 2004.
37 all-time records have been set at the station since 1984.
The best time to visit Bou Saâda
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March and November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 5°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 12°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 38°C and lows near 23°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 14°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | 15° | 9.9 mm | 3 | 58% | 70% | 24° | -9° |
| February | 5° | 17° | 7.9 mm | 3 | 47% | 67% | 29° | -7° |
| March | 8° | 21° | 11 mm | 3 | 46% | 56% | 36° | -1° |
| April | 11° | 24° | 22 mm | 4 | 41% | 59% | 37° | 1° |
| May | 16° | 30° | 16 mm | 4 | 35% | 63% | 43° | 1° |
| June | 21° | 36° | 9.4 mm | 2 | 27% | 65% | 45° | 9° |
| July | 24° | 39° | 6.3 mm | 2 | 21% | 83% | 46° | 16° |
| August | 24° | 39° | 7.4 mm | 2 | 24% | 82% | 46° | 13° |
| September | 19° | 33° | 22 mm | 5 | 39% | 62% | 42° | 11° |
| October | 14° | 27° | 18 mm | 4 | 43% | 68% | 37° | 2° |
| November | 8° | 19° | 13 mm | 3 | 56% | 65% | 31° | -3° |
| December | 5° | 16° | 8.6 mm | 3 | 63% | 67% | 26° | -6° |
Station: BOU SAADA, 14 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1984–2025; 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.
Bou Saâda climate questions
How much rain does Bou Saâda get?
Bou Saâda gets 151 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 38 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Bou Saâda?
April is the wettest month in Bou Saâda, with 22 mm. July is the driest, with 6 mm.
How many rainy days does Bou Saâda have a year?
Bou Saâda has about 38 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 5.
What is the hottest month in Bou Saâda?
July is the warmest month in Bou Saâda, with an average high of 39°C.
What is the coldest month in Bou Saâda?
January is the coldest month in Bou Saâda, with an average low of 4°C.
What is the record high temperature in Bou Saâda?
Within the available 1984–2025 station history, the record high at the Bou Saâda station is 46°C, set on July 4, 2018. The record low is -9°C, on January 27, 2005.
What is the sunniest month in Bou Saâda?
July is the sunniest month in Bou Saâda, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Bou Saâda?
The first fall freeze in Bou Saâda typically comes around December 12. The last spring freeze is around February 11.
What is the best time to visit Bou Saâda?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March and November, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.