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Sidi Bel Abbes, Sidi Bel Abbès Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Sidi Bel Abbes, Sidi Bel Abbès?
Sidi Bel Abbes, Sidi Bel Abbès gets 316 mm of precipitation a year over about 59 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 36°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).
Semi-arid climate
Sidi Bel Abbes, Sidi Bel Abbès has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 16°C in January to 36°C in July. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 3° | 16° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 8° | 23° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 17° | 34° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 11° | 26° |
How much rain does Sidi Bel Abbes get?
Sidi Bel Abbes gets 316 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 59 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 61% of Algeria.
November is the wettest month, with 50 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. March has the most rainy days, about 8.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 46 days, to June 21, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Sidi Bel Abbes got 3 mm of rain, against a normal of 316 mm for those months. August 2026 had the most, with 3 mm.
Sidi Bel Abbes weather by month
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in January
In January, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 16°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 28°C (2024) and the record low is -8°C (2005).
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in February
In February, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 16°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 31°C (2010) and the record low is -6°C (2012).
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in March
In March, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 19°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 36 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 34°C (2024) and the record low is -4°C (2011). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in April
In April, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 22°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 35°C (2006) and the record low is -2°C (2008). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in May
In May, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 27°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 41°C (2006) and the record low is -1°C (2010). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in June
In June, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 32°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (2026) and the record low is 6°C (2007).
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in July
In July, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 36°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 45°C (2026) and the record low is 8°C (2017).
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in August
In August, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 36°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 45°C (2021) and the record low is 10°C (2013).
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in September
In September, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (2004) and the record low is 7°C (2012).
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in October
In October, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (2006) and the record low is 3°C (2020).
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in November
In November, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 20°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 50 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 (2005) and the record low is -4°C (2013).
Sidi Bel Abbes weather in December
In December, Sidi Bel Abbes averages a high of 16°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 28°C (2023) and the record low is -5°C (2007).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Sidi Bel Abbes
July is the sunniest month in Sidi Bel Abbes, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 49%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 63% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Sidi Bel Abbes is cloudier than 52% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 65% and is lowest in July at 43%.
Sidi Bel Abbes has about 65 days a year above 32°C. Sidi Bel Abbes is hotter than 56% of Algeria.
First and last freeze in Sidi Bel Abbes
The first fall freeze in Sidi Bel Abbes typically comes around December 4, and the last spring freeze around March 21. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 258 days.
Sidi Bel Abbes weather records
These records cover SIDI-BEL-ABBES during 1995–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Sidi Bel Abbes station is 45°C, on August 17, 2012. The coldest is -8°C, on January 27, 2005.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 71 mm of precipitation, on November 5, 2005.
The best time to visit Sidi Bel Abbes
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 3°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 8°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 17°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°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° | 16° | 42 mm | 7 | 64% | 62% | 28° | -8° |
| February | 3° | 16° | 33 mm | 7 | 62% | 58% | 31° | -6° |
| March | 5° | 19° | 36 mm | 8 | 59% | 49% | 34° | -4° |
| April | 8° | 22° | 34 mm | 6 | 57% | 52% | 35° | -2° |
| May | 11° | 27° | 21 mm | 5 | 54% | 61% | 41° | -1° |
| June | 15° | 32° | 7.1 mm | 2 | 50% | 71% | 43° | 6° |
| July | 18° | 36° | 0.8 mm | 1 | 43% | 83% | 45° | 8° |
| August | 18° | 36° | 3.0 mm | 1 | 44% | 80% | 45° | 10° |
| September | 16° | 31° | 19 mm | 4 | 56% | 60% | 42° | 7° |
| October | 12° | 27° | 30 mm | 5 | 54% | 60% | 38° | 3° |
| November | 7° | 20° | 50 mm | 7 | 60% | 63% | 31° | -4° |
| December | 4° | 16° | 40 mm | 7 | 65% | 59% | 28° | -5° |
Station: SIDI-BEL-ABBES, 2 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1995–2026; 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.
Sidi Bel Abbes climate questions
How much rain does Sidi Bel Abbes get?
Sidi Bel Abbes gets 316 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 59 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Sidi Bel Abbes?
November is the wettest month in Sidi Bel Abbes, with 50 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Sidi Bel Abbes have a year?
Sidi Bel Abbes has about 59 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 8.
What is the hottest month in Sidi Bel Abbes?
July is the warmest month in Sidi Bel Abbes, with an average high of 36°C.
What is the coldest month in Sidi Bel Abbes?
January is the coldest month in Sidi Bel Abbes, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Sidi Bel Abbes?
Within the available 1995–2026 station history, the record high at the Sidi Bel Abbes station is 45°C, set on August 17, 2012. The record low is -8°C, on January 27, 2005.
What is the sunniest month in Sidi Bel Abbes?
July is the sunniest month in Sidi Bel Abbes, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Sidi Bel Abbes?
The first fall freeze in Sidi Bel Abbes typically comes around December 4. The last spring freeze is around March 21.
What is the best time to visit Sidi Bel Abbes?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.