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Ghardaïa, Ghardaia Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Ghardaïa, Ghardaia?
Ghardaïa, Ghardaia gets 130 mm of precipitation a year over about 20 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 41°C) and January the coldest (average low 6°C).
Desert climate
Ghardaïa, Ghardaia has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 41°C in July. September is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 7° | 18° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 15° | 28° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 39° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 17° | 29° |
How much rain does Ghardaïa get?
Ghardaïa gets 130 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 20 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 75% of Algeria.
September is the wettest month, with 19 mm. April is the driest, with 7 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 3.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 106 days, to December 16, 2023.
Ghardaïa weather by month
Ghardaïa weather in January
In January, Ghardaïa averages a high of 17°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 27°C (2003) and the record low is -6°C (2005). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ghardaïa weather in February
In February, Ghardaïa averages a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 35°C (2010) and the record low is -2°C (2020). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ghardaïa weather in March
In March, Ghardaïa averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 37°C (2001) and the record low is 0°C (1973). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ghardaïa weather in April
In April, Ghardaïa averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 4°C (1995).
Ghardaïa weather in May
In May, Ghardaïa averages a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 42°C (2015) and the record low is 8°C (1977).
Ghardaïa weather in June
In June, Ghardaïa averages a high of 38°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 46°C (2022) and the record low is 15°C (1984).
Ghardaïa weather in July
In July, Ghardaïa averages a high of 41°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 49°C (1998) and the record low is 18°C (1980).
Ghardaïa weather in August
In August, Ghardaïa averages a high of 40°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 91% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 47°C (2014) and the record low is 14°C (1978).
Ghardaïa weather in September
In September, Ghardaïa averages a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 44°C (2003) and the record low is 12°C (1986).
Ghardaïa weather in October
In October, Ghardaïa averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 40°C (2007) and the record low is 6°C (2018).
Ghardaïa weather in November
In November, Ghardaïa averages a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 34°C (2023) and the record low is -2°C (1986). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ghardaïa weather in December
In December, Ghardaïa averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 28°C (2010) and the record low is -6°C (2004). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Ghardaïa
August is the sunniest month in Ghardaïa, with estimated sunshine of 91% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest, at 68%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 76% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Ghardaïa is sunnier than 79% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 46% and is lowest in July at 15%.
Ghardaïa has about 104 days a year above 32°C. Ghardaïa is hotter than 81% of Algeria.
Ghardaïa weather records
These records cover NOUMERAT during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Ghardaïa station is 49°C, on July 31, 1998. The coldest is -6°C, on December 30, 2004.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 200 mm of precipitation, on July 31, 1990.
32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Ghardaïa
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 7°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 26°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 17°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 17° | 7.6 mm | 2 | 41% | 81% | 27° | -6° |
| February | 7° | 19° | 7.9 mm | 1 | 37% | 70% | 35° | -2° |
| March | 11° | 23° | 9.1 mm | 2 | 30% | 71% | 37° | 0° |
| April | 14° | 27° | 6.6 mm | 1 | 28% | 68% | 39° | 4° |
| May | 19° | 32° | 13 mm | 2 | 22% | 71% | 42° | 8° |
| June | 24° | 38° | 11 mm | 1 | 17% | 75% | 46° | 15° |
| July | 28° | 41° | 9.7 mm | 1 | 15% | 90% | 49° | 18° |
| August | 27° | 40° | 12 mm | 2 | 18% | 91% | 47° | 14° |
| September | 23° | 35° | 19 mm | 3 | 28% | 71% | 44° | 12° |
| October | 17° | 29° | 14 mm | 2 | 34% | 76% | 40° | 6° |
| November | 11° | 22° | 9.1 mm | 2 | 40% | 76% | 34° | -2° |
| December | 7° | 18° | 11 mm | 1 | 46% | 77% | 28° | -6° |
Station: NOUMERAT, 16 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.
Ghardaïa climate questions
How much rain does Ghardaïa get?
Ghardaïa gets 130 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 20 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Ghardaïa?
September is the wettest month in Ghardaïa, with 19 mm. April is the driest, with 7 mm.
How many rainy days does Ghardaïa have a year?
Ghardaïa has about 20 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 3.
What is the hottest month in Ghardaïa?
July is the warmest month in Ghardaïa, with an average high of 41°C.
What is the coldest month in Ghardaïa?
January is the coldest month in Ghardaïa, with an average low of 6°C.
What is the record high temperature in Ghardaïa?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Ghardaïa station is 49°C, set on July 31, 1998. The record low is -6°C, on December 30, 2004.
What is the sunniest month in Ghardaïa?
August is the sunniest month in Ghardaïa, with estimated sunshine of 91% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Ghardaïa?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.