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Saïda, Saida Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Saïda, Saida?
Saïda, Saida gets 346 mm of precipitation a year over about 67 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 37°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).
Semi-arid climate
Saïda, Saida has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 15°C in January to 37°C in July. January 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 | 3° | 15° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 8° | 22° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 17° | 35° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 12° | 25° |
How much rain does Saïda get?
Saïda gets 346 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 67 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 70% of Algeria.
January is the wettest month, with 42 mm. July is the driest, with 5 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 8.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 35 days, to August 9, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Saïda got 231 mm of rain, against a normal of 346 mm for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 74 mm.
Saïda weather by month
Saïda weather in January
In January, Saïda averages a high of 14°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 26°C (2024) and the record low is -7°C (2005).
Saïda weather in February
In February, Saïda averages a high of 15°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 28°C (2002) and the record low is -6°C (1981).
Saïda weather in March
In March, Saïda averages a high of 18°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 31°C (2006) and the record low is -5°C (2007). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Saïda weather in April
In April, Saïda averages a high of 22°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 36°C (2023) and the record low is -3°C (2003). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Saïda weather in May
In May, Saïda averages a high of 27°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2015) and the record low is 1°C (2016). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Saïda weather in June
In June, Saïda averages a high of 32°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 12 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 (2001) and the record low is 6°C (2007).
Saïda weather in July
In July, Saïda averages a high of 37°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 44°C (2023) and the record low is 7°C (2017).
Saïda weather in August
In August, Saïda averages a high of 36°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 44°C (2012) and the record low is 6°C (1981).
Saïda weather in September
In September, Saïda averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 40°C (2022) and the record low is 4°C (1986).
Saïda weather in October
In October, Saïda averages a high of 26°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (2013) and the record low is 2°C (1981). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Saïda weather in November
In November, Saïda averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 31°C (2012) and the record low is -1°C (2017). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Saïda weather in December
In December, Saïda averages a high of 15°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 28°C (2023) and the record low is -11°C (2004).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Saïda
July is the sunniest month in Saïda, with estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 48%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 61% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Saïda is cloudier than 75% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 62% and is lowest in July at 28%.
Saïda has about 61 days a year above 32°C. Saïda is cooler than 51% of Algeria.
First and last freeze in Saïda
The first fall freeze in Saïda typically comes around December 10, and the last spring freeze around March 13. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 272 days.
Saïda weather records
These records cover SAIDA during 1981–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Saïda station is 44°C, on July 11, 2023. The coldest is -11°C, on December 28, 2004.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 66 mm of precipitation, on November 13, 2012.
32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1981.
The best time to visit Saïda
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 15°C and lows near 4°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 8°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 17°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 11°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | 14° | 42 mm | 8 | 59% | 61% | 26° | -7° |
| February | 3° | 15° | 35 mm | 8 | 52% | 59% | 28° | -6° |
| March | 5° | 18° | 36 mm | 8 | 51% | 48% | 31° | -5° |
| April | 7° | 22° | 36 mm | 7 | 48% | 52% | 36° | -3° |
| May | 11° | 27° | 34 mm | 6 | 44% | 58% | 38° | 1° |
| June | 15° | 32° | 12 mm | 3 | 39% | 64% | 43° | 6° |
| July | 19° | 37° | 4.6 mm | 2 | 28% | 76% | 44° | 7° |
| August | 19° | 36° | 6.9 mm | 2 | 30% | 74% | 44° | 6° |
| September | 16° | 31° | 24 mm | 5 | 44% | 60% | 40° | 4° |
| October | 12° | 26° | 41 mm | 5 | 46% | 61% | 38° | 2° |
| November | 7° | 18° | 38 mm | 7 | 56% | 63% | 31° | -1° |
| December | 4° | 15° | 37 mm | 8 | 62% | 58% | 28° | -11° |
Station: SAIDA, 4 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1981–2026; 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.
Saïda climate questions
How much rain does Saïda get?
Saïda gets 346 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 67 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Saïda?
January is the wettest month in Saïda, with 42 mm. July is the driest, with 5 mm.
How many rainy days does Saïda have a year?
Saïda has about 67 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 8.
What is the hottest month in Saïda?
July is the warmest month in Saïda, with an average high of 37°C.
What is the coldest month in Saïda?
January is the coldest month in Saïda, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Saïda?
Within the available 1981–2026 station history, the record high at the Saïda station is 44°C, set on July 11, 2023. The record low is -11°C, on December 28, 2004.
What is the sunniest month in Saïda?
July is the sunniest month in Saïda, with estimated sunshine of 76% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Saïda?
The first fall freeze in Saïda typically comes around December 10. The last spring freeze is around March 13.
What is the best time to visit Saïda?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.