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Touggourt, Touggourt Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Touggourt, Touggourt?
Touggourt, Touggourt gets 62 mm of precipitation a year over about 14 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 42°C) and January the coldest (average low 4°C).
Desert climate
Touggourt, Touggourt has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 42°C in July. January is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 6° | 18° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 14° | 28° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 41° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 16° | 30° |
How much rain does Touggourt get?
Touggourt gets 62 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 14 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 78% of Algeria.
January is the wettest month, with 9 mm. June is the driest, with 1 mm. March has the most rainy days, about 2.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 144 days, to September 22, 2022.
Touggourt weather by month
Touggourt weather in January
In January, Touggourt averages a high of 17°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 29°C (2021) and the record low is -5°C (1983).
Touggourt weather in February
In February, Touggourt averages a high of 20°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 36°C (2010) and the record low is -2°C (1999). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Touggourt weather in March
In March, Touggourt averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 38°C (2010) and the record low is -2°C (1992). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Touggourt weather in April
In April, Touggourt averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 40°C (2006) and the record low is 3°C (1987).
Touggourt weather in May
In May, Touggourt averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 46°C (1999) and the record low is 8°C (1989).
Touggourt weather in June
In June, Touggourt averages a high of 38°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 1 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 49°C (2022) and the record low is 14°C (2006).
Touggourt weather in July
In July, Touggourt averages a high of 42°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 95% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 51°C (2023) and the record low is 18°C (1980).
Touggourt weather in August
In August, Touggourt averages a high of 41°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 94% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 49°C (2005) and the record low is 18°C (1975).
Touggourt weather in September
In September, Touggourt averages a high of 36°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 47°C (2022) and the record low is 12°C (1993).
Touggourt weather in October
In October, Touggourt averages a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 78% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 41°C (2003) and the record low is 3°C (1989).
Touggourt weather in November
In November, Touggourt averages a high of 23°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 6 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 33°C (2012) and the record low is -1°C (1999). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Touggourt weather in December
In December, Touggourt averages a high of 18°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 28°C (2022) and the record low is -2°C (2007). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Touggourt
July is the sunniest month in Touggourt, with estimated sunshine of 95% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest, at 68%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 79% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Touggourt is sunnier than 85% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 52% and is lowest in July at 18%.
Touggourt has about 98 days a year above 32°C. Touggourt is hotter than 76% of Algeria.
Touggourt weather records
These records cover SIDI MAHDI during 1974–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Touggourt station is 51°C, on July 30, 2023. The coldest is -5°C, on January 24, 1983.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 114 mm of precipitation, on July 28, 1992.
25 all-time records have been set at the station since 1974.
The best time to visit Touggourt
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 5°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 14°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 40°C and lows near 26°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 16°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | 17° | 9.4 mm | 1 | 46% | 83% | 29° | -5° |
| February | 6° | 20° | 2.0 mm | 1 | 40% | 71% | 36° | -2° |
| March | 10° | 24° | 5.8 mm | 2 | 34% | 72% | 38° | -2° |
| April | 14° | 28° | 7.1 mm | 1 | 32% | 68% | 40° | 3° |
| May | 19° | 33° | 2.3 mm | 1 | 25% | 73% | 46° | 8° |
| June | 24° | 38° | 1.0 mm | 1 | 19% | 79% | 49° | 14° |
| July | 27° | 42° | 8.4 mm | 0 | 18% | 95% | 51° | 18° |
| August | 26° | 41° | 1.8 mm | 1 | 21% | 94% | 49° | 18° |
| September | 22° | 36° | 8.4 mm | 2 | 31% | 75% | 47° | 12° |
| October | 17° | 31° | 5.1 mm | 2 | 37% | 78% | 41° | 3° |
| November | 9° | 23° | 6.3 mm | 2 | 44% | 79% | 33° | -1° |
| December | 6° | 18° | 4.8 mm | 1 | 52% | 77% | 28° | -2° |
Station: SIDI MAHDI, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1974–2025; 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.
Touggourt climate questions
How much rain does Touggourt get?
Touggourt gets 62 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 14 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Touggourt?
January is the wettest month in Touggourt, with 9 mm. June is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Touggourt have a year?
Touggourt has about 14 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 2.
What is the hottest month in Touggourt?
July is the warmest month in Touggourt, with an average high of 42°C.
What is the coldest month in Touggourt?
January is the coldest month in Touggourt, with an average low of 4°C.
What is the record high temperature in Touggourt?
Within the available 1974–2025 station history, the record high at the Touggourt station is 51°C, set on July 30, 2023. The record low is -5°C, on January 24, 1983.
What is the sunniest month in Touggourt?
July is the sunniest month in Touggourt, with estimated sunshine of 95% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. April is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Touggourt?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically February to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.