Béchar climate
Béchar (Algeria) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Béchar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 236 | 948 | 110.4 | 3 |
| Feb | 1865 | 439 | 1152 | 70.3 | 2 |
| Mar | 2374 | 846 | 1660 | 120.5 | 0 |
| Apr | 2883 | 1254 | 2068 | 70.3 | 0 |
| May | 3391 | 1762 | 2577 | 50.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 38101 | 2271 | 3086 | 50.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 42108 | 2679 | 3493 | 20.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 41105 | 2578 | 3391 | 70.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 3595 | 2170 | 2882 | 140.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 2984 | 1560 | 2272 | 240.9 | 0 |
| Nov | 2170 | 846 | 1458 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Dec | 1661 | 338 | 1050 | 110.4 | 1 |
| Year | 42108 | 236 | 2170 | 1234.8 | 6 |
“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 | 52% | 24% | 3.9 | 10:18 |
| Feb | 46% | 26% | 4.9 | 11:01 |
| Mar | 38% | 29% | 6.1 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 32% | 33% | 7.1 | 12:55 |
| May | 27% | 33% | 7.7 | 13:45 |
| Jun | 20% | 27% | 8.1 | 14:12 |
| Jul | 16% | 36% | 7.7 | 14:01 |
| Aug | 20% | 36% | 7.0 | 13:18 |
| Sep | 29% | 39% | 5.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 37% | 34% | 4.9 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 47% | 30% | 4.0 | 10:30 |
| Dec | 56% | 27% | 3.5 | 10:06 |
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 Béchar is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25 °C44.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 45% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–September. The wettest month is October (24 mm0.9 in), the driest is July (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 16% in July to 56% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in December to 13 km/h (8 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Béchar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 24 mm0.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C108 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 Béchar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 236 to 4 °C39 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2374 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 846 to 17 °C62 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 38101 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2271 to 26 °C79 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 846 to 21 °C70 °F, about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Béchar compares
Compared with Oujda, about 342 km to the north, Béchar is on average 2.7 °C4.8 °F warmer and receives 76% less precipitation (123 mm4.8 in vs 507 mm20 in). The difference is largest in June (5 °C9.1 °F warmer).
Of the 37 places in Algeria covered by World Climates, Béchar is the 5th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 33rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Algeria climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Henderson (United States, BWh), Las Vegas (United States, BWh) and Kandahar (Afghanistan, BWh).
Nearby places
- Errachidia 212 km · 19 °C66 °F · 278 mm11 in
- Taourirt 317 km · 19 °C66 °F · 497 mm20 in
- Taza 333 km · 19 °C66 °F · 560 mm22 in
- Oujda 342 km · 18 °C65 °F · 507 mm20 in
- Khenifra 355 km · 18 °C65 °F · 664 mm26 in
- Berkane 367 km · 19 °C66 °F · 481 mm19 in
- Tlemcen 372 km · 16 °C61 °F · 516 mm20 in
- Fes 374 km · 20 °C68 °F · 715 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Béchar?
July is the warmest month in Béchar, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Béchar?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Béchar?
October is the wettest month with about 24 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Béchar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
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 — most of all 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 729 m, while Béchar lies at about 780 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.3 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.