Laghouat climate
Laghouat (Algeria) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 18 °C65 °F, and about 163 mm6.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Laghouat climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1356 | 134 | 745 | 140.6 | 8 |
| Feb | 1559 | 235 | 947 | 90.3 | 7 |
| Mar | 2068 | 542 | 1355 | 110.4 | 2 |
| Apr | 2476 | 949 | 1762 | 190.8 | 0 |
| May | 3085 | 1457 | 2271 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Jun | 3696 | 1967 | 2781 | 70.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 40104 | 2474 | 3289 | 50.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 38100 | 2373 | 3187 | 140.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 3289 | 1865 | 2577 | 230.9 | 0 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1355 | 1967 | 210.8 | 0 |
| Nov | 1865 | 643 | 1254 | 140.6 | 0 |
| Dec | 1457 | 236 | 847 | 120.5 | 5 |
| Year | 40104 | 134 | 1865 | 1636.4 | 23 |
“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 | 65% | 29% | 3.5 | 10:08 |
| Feb | 60% | 31% | 4.5 | 10:56 |
| Mar | 52% | 33% | 5.7 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 46% | 34% | 6.7 | 12:59 |
| May | 39% | 34% | 7.5 | 13:54 |
| Jun | 29% | 25% | 8.0 | 14:23 |
| Jul | 23% | 28% | 7.7 | 14:11 |
| Aug | 28% | 30% | 7.0 | 13:24 |
| Sep | 40% | 39% | 5.7 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 48% | 33% | 4.7 | 11:16 |
| Nov | 61% | 31% | 3.7 | 10:21 |
| Dec | 69% | 30% | 3.1 | 9:55 |
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 Laghouat is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 24 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C56 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.5 °C44 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 163 mm6.4 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 36% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–August. The wettest month is September (23 mm0.9 in), the driest is July (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in July to 69% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 25%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Laghouat
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 11 mm0.4 in to 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C104 °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 Laghouat
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1356 to 15 °C59 °F, lows 134 to 2 °C36 °F, about 12 mm0.5 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 2068 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 542 to 14 °C57 °F, about 15 mm0.6 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 3696 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1967 to 24 °C74 °F, about 9 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1865 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 643 to 18 °C65 °F, about 19 mm0.8 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 Laghouat compares
Compared with Djelfa, about 104 km to the north, Laghouat is on average 3.1 °C5.6 °F warmer and receives 43% less precipitation (163 mm6.4 in vs 288 mm11 in). The difference is largest in May (3.5 °C6.3 °F warmer).
Of the 37 places in Algeria covered by World Climates, Laghouat is the 19th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 32nd 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: Errachidia (Morocco, BSh), Yevlakh (Azerbaijan, BSk) and Qarchak (Iran, BSh).
Nearby places
- Djelfa 104 km · 15 °C60 °F · 288 mm11 in
- Ghardaïa 164 km · 21 °C69 °F · 88 mm3.5 in
- Bou Saâda 197 km · 18 °C65 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Tiaret 225 km · 15 °C58 °F · 614 mm24 in
- MSila 262 km · 19 °C66 °F · 328 mm13 in
- Médéa 274 km · 14 °C57 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Saïda 274 km · 16 °C61 °F · 557 mm22 in
- Biskra 288 km · 22 °C71 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Laghouat?
July is the warmest month in Laghouat, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Laghouat?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (56 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Laghouat?
September is the wettest month with about 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Laghouat?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May 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 865 m, while Laghouat lies at about 764 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.7 °C1.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.