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Ouargla, Ouargla Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Ouargla, Ouargla?
Ouargla, Ouargla gets 44 mm of precipitation a year over about 10 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 43°C) and January the coldest (average low 5°C).
Desert climate
Ouargla, Ouargla has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 19°C in January to 44°C in July. May 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 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 6° | 19° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 16° | 31° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 27° | 42° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 17° | 31° |
How much rain does Ouargla get?
Ouargla gets 44 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 10 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 86% of Algeria.
May is the wettest month, with 10 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. March has the most rainy days, about 1.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 91 days, to February 28, 2022.
Ouargla weather by month
Ouargla weather in January
In January, Ouargla averages a high of 19°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2003) and the record low is -4°C (2001). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ouargla weather in February
In February, Ouargla averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 37°C (2010) and the record low is -2°C (1981). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ouargla weather in March
In March, Ouargla averages a high of 26°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 40°C (2001) and the record low is 0°C (1973). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ouargla weather in April
In April, Ouargla averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 42°C (2015) and the record low is 3°C (1973).
Ouargla weather in May
In May, Ouargla averages a high of 36°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 46°C (2016) and the record low is 4°C (1982).
Ouargla weather in June
In June, Ouargla averages a high of 41°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 48°C (2016) and the record low is 15°C (2013).
Ouargla weather in July
In July, Ouargla averages a high of 43°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 94% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 51°C (2018) and the record low is 17°C (1980).
Ouargla weather in August
In August, Ouargla averages a high of 43°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 96% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 53°C (1984) and the record low is 18°C (1981).
Ouargla weather in September
In September, Ouargla averages a high of 38°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 48°C (2011) and the record low is 13°C (1979).
Ouargla weather in October
In October, Ouargla averages a high of 32°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 42°C (2003) and the record low is 6°C (2018).
Ouargla weather in November
In November, Ouargla averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 34°C (2012) and the record low is 0°C (1999). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ouargla weather in December
In December, Ouargla averages a high of 19°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 32°C (2009) and the record low is -3°C (2010). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Ouargla
August is the sunniest month in Ouargla, with estimated sunshine of 96% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest, at 70%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 80% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Ouargla is sunnier than 87% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 48% and is lowest in July at 15%.
Ouargla has about 89 days a year above 32°C. Ouargla is hotter than 71% of Algeria.
Ouargla weather records
These records cover OUARGLA during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Ouargla station is 53°C, on August 13, 1984. The coldest is -4°C, on January 16, 2001.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 93 mm of precipitation, on May 19, 2000.
22 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.
The best time to visit Ouargla
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 6°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 15°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 42°C and lows near 27°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 17°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | 19° | 7.1 mm | 1 | 42% | 83% | 28° | -4° |
| February | 7° | 21° | 2.0 mm | 1 | 37% | 71% | 37° | -2° |
| March | 11° | 26° | 4.6 mm | 1 | 29% | 76% | 40° | 0° |
| April | 16° | 31° | 2.3 mm | 1 | 27% | 70% | 42° | 3° |
| May | 20° | 36° | 10 mm | 1 | 22% | 74% | 46° | 4° |
| June | 25° | 41° | 0.8 mm | 0 | 17% | 80% | 48° | 15° |
| July | 28° | 43° | 0.5 mm | 0 | 15% | 94% | 51° | 17° |
| August | 28° | 43° | 0.5 mm | 1 | 18% | 96% | 53° | 18° |
| September | 23° | 38° | 3.8 mm | 1 | 26% | 77% | 48° | 13° |
| October | 17° | 32° | 3.8 mm | 1 | 33% | 79% | 42° | 6° |
| November | 10° | 24° | 6.3 mm | 1 | 40% | 79% | 34° | 0° |
| December | 6° | 19° | 2.3 mm | 1 | 48% | 78% | 32° | -3° |
Station: OUARGLA, 9 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.
Ouargla climate questions
How much rain does Ouargla get?
Ouargla gets 44 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 10 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Ouargla?
May is the wettest month in Ouargla, with 10 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Ouargla have a year?
Ouargla has about 10 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 1.
What is the hottest month in Ouargla?
July is the warmest month in Ouargla, with an average high of 43°C.
What is the coldest month in Ouargla?
January is the coldest month in Ouargla, with an average low of 5°C.
What is the record high temperature in Ouargla?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, the record high at the Ouargla station is 53°C, set on August 13, 1984. The record low is -4°C, on January 16, 2001.
What is the sunniest month in Ouargla?
August is the sunniest month in Ouargla, with estimated sunshine of 96% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Ouargla?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.