El Oued climate
El Oued (Algeria) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C71 °F, and about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
El Oued climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1559 | 439 | 1049 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 1763 | 541 | 1152 | 50.2 |
| Mar | 2272 | 948 | 1660 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1457 | 2069 | 130.5 |
| May | 3290 | 1865 | 2577 | 70.3 |
| Jun | 3799 | 2373 | 3086 | 20.1 |
| Jul | 41105 | 2679 | 3492 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 40103 | 2679 | 3391 | 40.1 |
| Sep | 3594 | 2373 | 2983 | 90.4 |
| Oct | 2984 | 1763 | 2374 | 80.3 |
| Nov | 2170 | 1050 | 1660 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 1661 | 542 | 1151 | 70.3 |
| Year | 41105 | 439 | 2171 | 873.4 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 26% | 3.5 | 10:10 |
| Feb | 52% | 26% | 4.5 | 10:57 |
| Mar | 44% | 29% | 5.6 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 39% | 30% | 6.7 | 12:58 |
| May | 34% | 30% | 7.4 | 13:52 |
| Jun | 29% | 18% | 7.8 | 14:21 |
| Jul | 25% | 14% | 7.8 | 14:09 |
| Aug | 29% | 18% | 7.0 | 13:23 |
| Sep | 38% | 30% | 5.8 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 43% | 28% | 4.6 | 11:17 |
| Nov | 52% | 27% | 3.6 | 10:23 |
| Dec | 62% | 28% | 3.1 | 9:57 |
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 El Oued is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C105 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C59 °F and lows 4 °C39 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.9 °C43.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (13 mm0.5 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 25% in July to 62% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in December to 13 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit El Oued
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 8 mm0.3 in to 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C105 °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 El Oued
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 439 to 5 °C42 °F, about 8 mm0.3 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 °C90 °F, lows 948 to 18 °C65 °F, about 10 mm0.4 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 3799 to 41 °C105 °F, lows 2373 to 26 °C79 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1050 to 23 °C73 °F, about 9 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.
How El Oued compares
Compared with Biskra, about 196 km to the northwest, El Oued has practically the same average temperature and receives 65% less precipitation (87 mm3.4 in vs 253 mm10.0 in). The difference is largest in January (1 °C1.7 °F cooler).
Of the 37 places in Algeria covered by World Climates, El Oued is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 35th 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: Yazd (Iran, BWh), Gabès (Tunisia, BWh) and Kandahar (Afghanistan, BWh).
Nearby places
- Touggourt 79 km · 21 °C70 °F · 77 mm3.0 in
- Biskra 196 km · 22 °C71 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
- Ouargla 213 km · 22 °C72 °F · 71 mm2.8 in
- Khenchela 233 km · 14 °C58 °F · 467 mm18 in
- Batna 253 km · 15 °C59 °F · 441 mm17 in
- Tébessa 255 km · 15 °C60 °F · 541 mm21 in
- Aïn Beïda 276 km · 14 °C57 °F · 699 mm28 in
- Gabès 305 km · 21 °C69 °F · 172 mm6.8 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in El Oued?
July is the warmest month in El Oued, with an average high of 41 °C (105 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in El Oued?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F) and an average low of 4 °C (39 °F).
When does it rain the most in El Oued?
April is the wettest month with about 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit El Oued?
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.