Batna climate
Batna (Algeria) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 441 mm17 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Batna climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1050 | 032 | 541 | 461.8 | 18 |
| Feb | 1152 | 032 | 642 | 321.2 | 16 |
| Mar | 1560 | 337 | 949 | 471.9 | 7 |
| Apr | 2068 | 643 | 1356 | 471.9 | 1 |
| May | 2577 | 1051 | 1864 | 471.8 | 0 |
| Jun | 3087 | 1559 | 2373 | 230.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 3594 | 1966 | 2780 | 90.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 3392 | 1965 | 2679 | 251.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1458 | 2169 | 451.8 | 0 |
| Oct | 2272 | 1050 | 1661 | 391.5 | 0 |
| Nov | 1558 | 440 | 1049 | 401.6 | 2 |
| Dec | 1151 | 134 | 643 | 401.6 | 11 |
| Year | 3594 | 032 | 1559 | 44117 | 55 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77% | 52% | 2.8 | 9:00 |
| Feb | 73% | 53% | 3.6 | 10:51 |
| Mar | 66% | 54% | 4.8 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 61% | 52% | 5.8 | 13:03 |
| May | 56% | 47% | 6.7 | 14:01 |
| Jun | 48% | 35% | 7.5 | 14:33 |
| Jul | 40% | 30% | 7.5 | 14:20 |
| Aug | 43% | 34% | 6.6 | 13:29 |
| Sep | 58% | 46% | 5.2 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 63% | 44% | 4.1 | 11:13 |
| Nov | 74% | 50% | 3.0 | 10:14 |
| Dec | 80% | 53% | 2.5 | 9:46 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Batna is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C94 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C50 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.6 °C39 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 441 mm17 in. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 32% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July. The wettest month is March (47 mm1.9 in), the driest is July (9 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 40% in July to 80% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 30%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 9 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Batna
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 39 mm1.5 in to 47 mm1.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 10 °C50 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Batna
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1050 to 11 °C52 °F, lows 032 to 1 °C34 °F, about 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1560 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 337 to 10 °C51 °F, about 47 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1559 to 19 °C66 °F, about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1558 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 440 to 14 °C58 °F, about 42 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Batna compares
The nearest larger place is Constantine, about 98 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Batna is on average 1.4 °C2.5 °F cooler. It receives 40% less precipitation (441 mm17 in vs 730 mm29 in). The difference is largest in November (2.5 °C4.6 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 37 places in Algeria. By annual mean temperature, Batna is the 29th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 26th wettest. See all of them on the Algeria climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Alcalá de Henares (Spain, BSk), Albacete (Spain, BSk) and Madrid (Spain, Csa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Biskra 88 km · 22 °C71 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
- Climate in Khenchela 89 km · 14 °C58 °F · 467 mm18 in
- Climate in Constantine 98 km · 16 °C61 °F · 730 mm29 in
- Climate in Sétif 98 km · 14 °C57 °F · 590 mm23 in
- Climate in Aïn Beïda 113 km · 14 °C57 °F · 699 mm28 in
- Climate in Bordj Bou Arreridj 140 km · 15 °C58 °F · 603 mm24 in
- Climate in Jijel 145 km · 20 °C68 °F · 651 mm26 in
- Climate in MSila 149 km · 19 °C66 °F · 328 mm13 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Batna?
July is the warmest month in Batna. Its average high is 35 °C (94 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Batna?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 10 °C (50 °F) and its average low is 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Batna?
March is the wettest month with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 9 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Batna?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,230 m, while Batna lies at about 1,037 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.3 °C2.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.