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Souk Ahras, Souk Ahras Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Souk Ahras, Souk Ahras?
Souk Ahras, Souk Ahras gets 712 mm of precipitation a year over about 90 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low 4°C).
Mediterranean climate
Souk Ahras, Souk Ahras has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 12°C in February to 33°C in July. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 4° | 12° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 8° | 19° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 13° | 23° |
How much rain does Souk Ahras get?
Souk Ahras gets 712 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 90 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 97% of Algeria.
January is the wettest month, with 104 mm. July is the driest, with 6 mm. January has the most rainy days, about 12.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 27 days, to June 29, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Souk Ahras got 329 mm of rain, against a normal of 712 mm for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 128 mm.
Souk Ahras weather by month
Souk Ahras weather in January
In January, Souk Ahras averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 104 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 23°C (2007) and the record low is -6°C (2002).
Souk Ahras weather in February
In February, Souk Ahras averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 103 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 27°C (2010) and the record low is -4°C (2012).
Souk Ahras weather in March
In March, Souk Ahras averages a high of 16°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 28°C (2016) and the record low is -1°C (2023).
Souk Ahras weather in April
In April, Souk Ahras averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 32°C (2003) and the record low is -1°C (2022). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Souk Ahras weather in May
In May, Souk Ahras averages a high of 23°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 45 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 37°C (2016) and the record low is 2°C (2019). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Souk Ahras weather in June
In June, Souk Ahras averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 42°C (2022) and the record low is 7°C (2006).
Souk Ahras weather in July
In July, Souk Ahras averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 43°C (2003) and the record low is 12°C (2004).
Souk Ahras weather in August
In August, Souk Ahras averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 48°C (2012) and the record low is 11°C (2011).
Souk Ahras weather in September
In September, Souk Ahras averages a high of 28°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 40 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (2011) and the record low is 8°C (2004).
Souk Ahras weather in October
In October, Souk Ahras averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (2003) and the record low is 4°C (2017). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Souk Ahras weather in November
In November, Souk Ahras averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 29°C (2013) and the record low is 1°C (2007). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Souk Ahras weather in December
In December, Souk Ahras averages a high of 13°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 98 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 26°C (2009) and the record low is -2°C (2005).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Souk Ahras
July is the sunniest month in Souk Ahras, with estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 46%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 58% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Souk Ahras is cloudier than 94% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 72% and is lowest in July at 40%.
Souk Ahras has about 38 days a year above 32°C. Souk Ahras is cooler than 76% of Algeria.
Souk Ahras weather records
These records cover SOUK AHRAS during 1995–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Souk Ahras station is 48°C, on August 9, 2012. The coldest is -6°C, on January 9, 2002.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 105 mm of precipitation, on January 11, 2022.
The best time to visit Souk Ahras
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 4°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 8°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 18°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 13°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | 12° | 104 mm | 12 | 70% | 53% | 23° | -6° |
| February | 4° | 12° | 103 mm | 12 | 66% | 50% | 27° | -4° |
| March | 6° | 16° | 85 mm | 11 | 67% | 46% | 28° | -1° |
| April | 8° | 19° | 68 mm | 8 | 64% | 47% | 32° | -1° |
| May | 11° | 23° | 45 mm | 7 | 61% | 54% | 37° | 2° |
| June | 16° | 29° | 21 mm | 4 | 49% | 63% | 42° | 7° |
| July | 19° | 33° | 5.6 mm | 2 | 40% | 86% | 43° | 12° |
| August | 19° | 33° | 15 mm | 3 | 43% | 82% | 48° | 11° |
| September | 16° | 28° | 40 mm | 7 | 56% | 56% | 39° | 8° |
| October | 13° | 24° | 44 mm | 7 | 54% | 59% | 37° | 4° |
| November | 8° | 17° | 85 mm | 9 | 64% | 52% | 29° | 1° |
| December | 5° | 13° | 98 mm | 10 | 72% | 50% | 26° | -2° |
Station: SOUK AHRAS, 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.
Souk Ahras climate questions
How much rain does Souk Ahras get?
Souk Ahras gets 712 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 90 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Souk Ahras?
January is the wettest month in Souk Ahras, with 104 mm. July is the driest, with 6 mm.
How many rainy days does Souk Ahras have a year?
Souk Ahras has about 90 days with measurable rain in an average year. January has the most, about 12.
What is the hottest month in Souk Ahras?
July is the warmest month in Souk Ahras, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Souk Ahras?
January is the coldest month in Souk Ahras, with an average low of 4°C.
What is the record high temperature in Souk Ahras?
Within the available 1995–2026 station history, the record high at the Souk Ahras station is 48°C, set on August 9, 2012. The record low is -6°C, on January 9, 2002.
What is the sunniest month in Souk Ahras?
July is the sunniest month in Souk Ahras, with estimated sunshine of 86% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Souk Ahras?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.