Skikda, Skikda Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Skikda get?

Skikda gets 644 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 82 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 88% of Algeria.

December is the wettest month, with 108 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 11.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 46 days, to July 18, 2022.

Skikda weather by month

Skikda weather in January

In January, Skikda averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 97 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The January record high is 29°C (2001) and the record low is 0°C (2003). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Skikda weather in February

In February, Skikda averages a high of 17°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 80 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The February record high is 30°C (1978) and the record low is 0°C (1981).

Skikda weather in March

In March, Skikda averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The March record high is 38°C (2001) and the record low is 0°C (1978). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Skikda weather in April

In April, Skikda averages a high of 20°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 47 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The April record high is 36°C (1989) and the record low is 2°C (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Skikda weather in May

In May, Skikda averages a high of 23°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The May record high is 38°C (2006) and the record low is 3°C (1982). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Skikda weather in June

In June, Skikda averages a high of 26°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The June record high is 44°C (1998) and the record low is 11°C (1975). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Skikda weather in July

In July, Skikda averages a high of 28°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 86% of daylight hours. The July record high is 43°C (2023) and the record low is 11°C (1992).

Skikda weather in August

In August, Skikda averages a high of 29°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 84% of daylight hours. The August record high is 43°C (2007) and the record low is 11°C (2001).

Skikda weather in September

In September, Skikda averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The September record high is 43°C (2008) and the record low is 8°C (1979).

Skikda weather in October

In October, Skikda averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2006) and the record low is 9°C (1980). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Skikda weather in November

In November, Skikda averages a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The November record high is 33°C (2016) and the record low is 3°C (1978). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Skikda weather in December

In December, Skikda averages a high of 18°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 108 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The December record high is 30°C (2010) and the record low is -3°C (1998).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Skikda

July is the sunniest month in Skikda, with sunshine about 86% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 50%. Over the year the sun shines about 61% of daylight hours. Skikda is cloudier than 77% of Algeria.

Humidity peaks in June at 82% and is lowest in October at 72%.

Skikda has about 12 days a year above 32°C. Skikda is cooler than 95% of Algeria.

Skikda weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Skikda station is 44°C, on June 30, 1998. The coldest is -3°C, on December 26, 1998.

The wettest day on record brought 148 mm of rain, on September 2, 2019.

25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1973.

The best time to visit Skikda

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, 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 9°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 13°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 28°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 25°C and lows near 17°C.

Skikda climate questions

How much rain does Skikda get?

Skikda gets 644 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 82 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Skikda?

December is the wettest month in Skikda, with 108 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.

How many rainy days does Skikda have a year?

Skikda has about 82 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Skikda?

August is the warmest month in Skikda, with an average high of 29°C.

What is the coldest month in Skikda?

January is the coldest month in Skikda, with an average low of 9°C.

What is the record high temperature in Skikda?

The record high at the Skikda station is 44°C, set on June 30, 1998. The record low is -3°C, on December 26, 1998.

What is the sunniest month in Skikda?

July is the sunniest month in Skikda, with sunshine about 86% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Skikda?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.