Biskra climate
Biskra (Algeria) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C71 °F, and about 253 mm10.0 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Biskra climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 541 | 1151 | 230.9 |
| Feb | 1864 | 642 | 1253 | 140.5 |
| Mar | 2272 | 949 | 1660 | 251.0 |
| Apr | 2780 | 1356 | 2068 | 321.3 |
| May | 3289 | 1864 | 2577 | 271.1 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2374 | 3087 | 100.4 |
| Jul | 41107 | 2781 | 3494 | 40.1 |
| Aug | 40104 | 2780 | 3392 | 140.6 |
| Sep | 3493 | 2272 | 2883 | 331.3 |
| Oct | 2883 | 1763 | 2373 | 291.1 |
| Nov | 2170 | 1051 | 1660 | 210.8 |
| Dec | 1762 | 643 | 1153 | 220.9 |
| Year | 41107 | 541 | 2271 | 25310.0 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 32% | 3.3 | 10:03 |
| Feb | 58% | 32% | 4.3 | 10:53 |
| Mar | 50% | 36% | 5.5 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 45% | 36% | 6.5 | 13:01 |
| May | 40% | 35% | 7.3 | 13:58 |
| Jun | 32% | 25% | 7.9 | 14:29 |
| Jul | 26% | 22% | 7.9 | 14:17 |
| Aug | 30% | 26% | 7.0 | 13:27 |
| Sep | 42% | 37% | 5.6 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 49% | 32% | 4.5 | 11:14 |
| Nov | 59% | 33% | 3.4 | 10:17 |
| Dec | 67% | 33% | 2.9 | 9:49 |
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 Biskra is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C107 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.8 °C42.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 253 mm10.0 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 33% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February and June–August. The wettest month is September (33 mm1.3 in), the driest is July (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 26% in July to 67% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 22%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in December to 11 km/h (7 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Biskra
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 28 °C83 °F with 21 mm0.8 in to 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C107 °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 Biskra
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 541 to 6 °C43 °F, about 20 mm0.8 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 2272 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 949 to 18 °C64 °F, about 28 mm1.1 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 38100 to 41 °C107 °F, lows 2374 to 27 °C81 °F, about 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1051 to 22 °C72 °F, about 27 mm1.1 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 Biskra compares
Compared with Batna, about 88 km to the northeast, Biskra is on average 6.7 °C12.1 °F warmer and receives 43% less precipitation (253 mm10.0 in vs 441 mm17 in). The difference is largest in June (7.7 °C13.8 °F warmer).
Of the 37 places in Algeria covered by World Climates, Biskra is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 31st 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: Gonbad-e Kavus (Iran, BWh), Gorgan (Iran, BSh) and Kairouan (Tunisia, BSh).
Nearby places
- Batna 88 km · 15 °C59 °F · 441 mm17 in
- MSila 144 km · 19 °C66 °F · 328 mm13 in
- Khenchela 144 km · 14 °C58 °F · 467 mm18 in
- Bou Saâda 147 km · 18 °C65 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Sétif 152 km · 14 °C57 °F · 590 mm23 in
- Bordj Bou Arreridj 162 km · 15 °C58 °F · 603 mm24 in
- El Achir 168 km · 14 °C58 °F · 534 mm21 in
- Aïn Beïda 184 km · 14 °C57 °F · 699 mm28 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Biskra?
July is the warmest month in Biskra, with an average high of 41 °C (107 °F) and an average low of 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Biskra?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Biskra?
September is the wettest month with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Biskra?
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 380 m, while Biskra lies at about 115 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.7 °C3.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.