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Jijel, Jijel Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Jijel, Jijel?
Jijel, Jijel gets 933 mm of precipitation a year over about 94 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Mediterranean climate
Jijel, Jijel has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 16°C in February to 31°C in August. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 7° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 11° | 21° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 19° | 30° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 15° | 25° |
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. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 85% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 85% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 47%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 59% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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
These records cover JIJEL during 1981–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 146 mm of precipitation, 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.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 17° | 127 mm | 12 | 74% | 55% | 26° | 0° |
| February | 7° | 17° | 113 mm | 11 | 74% | 54% | 28° | 0° |
| March | 8° | 18° | 96 mm | 9 | 74% | 47% | 36° | 2° |
| April | 10° | 21° | 68 mm | 8 | 76% | 48% | 34° | 2° |
| May | 13° | 24° | 50 mm | 7 | 76% | 55% | 37° | 4° |
| June | 17° | 28° | 15 mm | 3 | 70% | 64% | 43° | 7° |
| July | 19° | 31° | 1.5 mm | 1 | 64% | 85% | 44° | 9° |
| August | 21° | 32° | 10 mm | 3 | 63% | 83% | 47° | 12° |
| September | 18° | 29° | 64 mm | 7 | 70% | 57% | 43° | 11° |
| October | 16° | 26° | 90 mm | 9 | 69% | 59% | 40° | 8° |
| November | 11° | 21° | 137 mm | 11 | 74% | 49% | 31° | 2° |
| December | 8° | 18° | 162 mm | 12 | 75% | 52% | 28° | 2° |
Station: JIJEL, 10 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1981–2025; 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.
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?
Within the available 1981–2025 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 85% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.