M'Sila, M'Sila Weather by Month and Climate Averages

M'Sila, M'Sila gets 150 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).

M'Sila climate at a glance

Desert climate

M'Sila, M'Sila has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 15°C in January to 39°C in July. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

How much rain does M'Sila get?

M'Sila gets 150 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 38 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 68% of Algeria.

October is the wettest month, with 23 mm. July is the driest, with 4 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 4.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 53 days, to November 21, 2023.

M'Sila weather by month

M'Sila weather in January

In January, M'Sila averages a high of 14°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The January record high is 26°C (2024) and the record low is -4°C (1983).

M'Sila weather in February

In February, M'Sila averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The February record high is 29°C (2010) and the record low is -4°C (2012).

M'Sila weather in March

In March, M'Sila averages a high of 20°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The March record high is 34°C (2001) and the record low is -2°C (1993). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

M'Sila weather in April

In April, M'Sila averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The April record high is 36°C (2000) and the record low is 2°C (1988). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

M'Sila weather in May

In May, M'Sila averages a high of 30°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The May record high is 43°C (2016) and the record low is 1°C (1984).

M'Sila weather in June

In June, M'Sila averages a high of 35°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The June record high is 45°C (2024) and the record low is 8°C (1984).

M'Sila weather in July

In July, M'Sila averages a high of 39°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 86% of daylight hours. The July record high is 48°C (2023) and the record low is 12°C (1989).

M'Sila weather in August

In August, M'Sila averages a high of 38°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 83% of daylight hours. The August record high is 46°C (2026) and the record low is 14°C (1992).

M'Sila weather in September

In September, M'Sila averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The September record high is 42°C (1988) and the record low is 11°C (1988).

M'Sila weather in October

In October, M'Sila averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (1990) and the record low is 4°C (2010).

M'Sila weather in November

In November, M'Sila averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The November record high is 31°C (1990) and the record low is -2°C (2007). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

M'Sila weather in December

In December, M'Sila averages a high of 15°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The December record high is 23°C (2009) and the record low is -4°C (2013).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in M'Sila

July is the sunniest month in M'Sila, with sunshine about 86% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 53%. Over the year the sun shines about 66% of daylight hours. M'Sila is sunnier than 60% of Algeria.

Humidity peaks in December at 67% and is lowest in July at 24%.

M'Sila has about 69 days a year above 32°C. M'Sila is hotter than 62% of Algeria.

First and last freeze in M'Sila

The first fall freeze in M'Sila typically comes around December 19, and the last spring freeze around February 11. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 311 days.

M'Sila weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the M'Sila station is 48°C, on July 29, 2023. The coldest is -4°C, on January 23, 1983.

The wettest day on record brought 45 mm of rain, on September 1, 2021.

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

The best time to visit M'Sila

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 15°C and lows near 4°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 11°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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January17 mm462%64%26°-4°
February10 mm449%64%29°-4°
March11 mm449%53%34°-2°
April15 mm443%57%36°
May17 mm337%63%43°
June6.9 mm229%67%45°
July4.1 mm124%86%48°12°
August4.8 mm228%83%46°14°
September16 mm440%62%42°11°
October23 mm445%66%37°
November12 mm458%61%31°-2°
December14 mm467%61%23°-4°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

M'Sila climate questions

How much rain does M'Sila get?

M'Sila gets 150 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 38 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in M'Sila?

October is the wettest month in M'Sila, with 23 mm. July is the driest, with 4 mm.

How many rainy days does M'Sila have a year?

M'Sila has about 38 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 4.

What is the hottest month in M'Sila?

July is the warmest month in M'Sila, with an average high of 39°C.

What is the coldest month in M'Sila?

January is the coldest month in M'Sila, with an average low of 4°C.

What is the record high temperature in M'Sila?

The record high at the M'Sila station is 48°C, set on July 29, 2023. The record low is -4°C, on January 23, 1983.

What is the sunniest month in M'Sila?

July is the sunniest month in M'Sila, with sunshine about 86% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in M'Sila?

The first fall freeze in M'Sila typically comes around December 19. The last spring freeze is around February 11.

What is the best time to visit M'Sila?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to April and November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station M'SILA (6 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station M'SILA.