Jijel, Jijel Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Jijel get?

Jijel gets 933 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 94 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 99% of Algeria.

December is the wettest month, with 162 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 12.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 73 days, to August 27, 2023.

Jijel weather by month

Jijel weather in January

In January, Jijel averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 127 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The January record high is 26°C (2001) and the record low is 0°C (2005).

Jijel weather in February

In February, Jijel averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 113 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The February record high is 28°C (2010) and the record low is 0°C (2012).

Jijel weather in March

In March, Jijel averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 96 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The March record high is 36°C (2001) and the record low is 2°C (2005). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Jijel weather in April

In April, Jijel averages a high of 21°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The April record high is 34°C (2012) and the record low is 2°C (2005). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Jijel weather in May

In May, Jijel averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The May record high is 37°C (2015) and the record low is 4°C (1989). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Jijel weather in June

In June, Jijel averages a high of 28°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The June record high is 43°C (2006) and the record low is 7°C (1988).

Jijel weather in July

In July, Jijel averages a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 85% of daylight hours. The July record high is 44°C (1993) and the record low is 9°C (1998).

Jijel weather in August

In August, Jijel averages a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 83% of daylight hours. The August record high is 47°C (1994) and the record low is 12°C (1989).

Jijel weather in September

In September, Jijel averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The September record high is 43°C (1998) and the record low is 11°C (1996).

Jijel weather in October

In October, Jijel averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 90 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The October record high is 40°C (1999) and the record low is 8°C (1988). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Jijel weather in November

In November, Jijel averages a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 137 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. The November record high is 31°C (2014) and the record low is 2°C (1996). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Jijel weather in December

In December, Jijel averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 162 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The December record high is 28°C (2010) and the record low is 2°C (2001).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Jijel

July is the sunniest month in Jijel, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 47%. Over the year the sun shines about 59% of daylight hours. Jijel is cloudier than 89% of Algeria.

Humidity peaks in April at 76% and is lowest in August at 63%.

Jijel has about 19 days a year above 32°C. Jijel is cooler than 88% of Algeria.

Jijel weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Jijel station is 47°C, on August 13, 1994. The coldest is 0°C, on January 26, 2005.

The wettest day on record brought 146 mm of rain, on December 21, 2020.

31 all-time records have been set at the station since 1981.

The best time to visit Jijel

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 17°C and lows near 7°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 11°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 19°C.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 15°C.

Jijel climate questions

How much rain does Jijel get?

Jijel gets 933 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 94 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Jijel?

December is the wettest month in Jijel, with 162 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm.

How many rainy days does Jijel have a year?

Jijel has about 94 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 12.

What is the hottest month in Jijel?

August is the warmest month in Jijel, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Jijel?

January is the coldest month in Jijel, with an average low of 7°C.

What is the record high temperature in Jijel?

The record high at the Jijel station is 47°C, set on August 13, 1994. The record low is 0°C, on January 26, 2005.

What is the sunniest month in Jijel?

July is the sunniest month in Jijel, with sunshine about 85% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Jijel?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.