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Skikda, Skikda Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Skikda, Skikda?
Skikda, Skikda gets 644 mm of precipitation a year over about 82 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and January the coldest (average low 9°C).
Mediterranean climate
Skikda, Skikda has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in February to 30°C in August. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 22°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 9° | 17° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 13° | 21° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 28° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 17° | 25° |
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. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 84% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 50%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 61% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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
These records cover SKIKDA during 1973–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 148 mm of precipitation, 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.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9° | 17° | 97 mm | 11 | 73% | 55% | 29° | 0° |
| February | 9° | 17° | 80 mm | 10 | 76% | 56% | 30° | 0° |
| March | 11° | 18° | 66 mm | 8 | 76% | 51% | 38° | 0° |
| April | 12° | 20° | 47 mm | 7 | 78% | 52% | 36° | 2° |
| May | 16° | 23° | 35 mm | 5 | 81% | 58% | 38° | 3° |
| June | 19° | 26° | 10 mm | 3 | 82% | 66% | 44° | 11° |
| July | 22° | 28° | 1.3 mm | 1 | 80% | 86% | 43° | 11° |
| August | 23° | 29° | 7.9 mm | 2 | 78% | 84% | 43° | 11° |
| September | 21° | 28° | 50 mm | 6 | 75% | 59% | 43° | 8° |
| October | 17° | 26° | 59 mm | 7 | 72% | 61% | 39° | 9° |
| November | 13° | 21° | 84 mm | 10 | 74% | 53% | 33° | 3° |
| December | 10° | 18° | 108 mm | 11 | 73% | 50% | 30° | -3° |
Station: SKIKDA, 7 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.
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?
Within the available 1973–2025 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.