Oran climate
Oran (Algeria) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C67 °F, and about 516 mm20 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Oran climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 846 | 1254 | 652.6 |
| Feb | 1763 | 846 | 1355 | 481.9 |
| Mar | 2068 | 1050 | 1559 | 502.0 |
| Apr | 2373 | 1254 | 1763 | 652.6 |
| May | 2679 | 1559 | 2069 | 391.5 |
| Jun | 3086 | 1966 | 2476 | 120.5 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2271 | 2882 | 40.2 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2373 | 2883 | 130.5 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2068 | 2577 | 321.2 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1662 | 2170 | 491.9 |
| Nov | 2068 | 1253 | 1661 | 793.1 |
| Dec | 1763 | 948 | 1356 | 602.3 |
| Year | 3493 | 846 | 1967 | 51620 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 50% | 2.8 | 9:59 |
| Feb | 72% | 48% | 3.7 | 10:50 |
| Mar | 70% | 47% | 4.9 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 68% | 47% | 5.8 | 13:03 |
| May | 65% | 41% | 6.8 | 14:02 |
| Jun | 60% | 30% | 7.5 | 14:34 |
| Jul | 55% | 28% | 7.3 | 14:21 |
| Aug | 57% | 27% | 6.7 | 13:30 |
| Sep | 64% | 37% | 5.3 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 66% | 38% | 4.2 | 11:13 |
| Nov | 71% | 47% | 2.9 | 10:13 |
| Dec | 74% | 48% | 2.5 | 9:45 |
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 Oran is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.1 °C29 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 516 mm20 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 39% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is November (79 mm3.1 in), the driest is July (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in July to 74% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 27%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in July to 12 km/h (7 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Oran
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and September–November: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 32 mm1.2 in to 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °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 Oran
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 846 to 9 °C48 °F, about 57 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2068 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 1050 to 15 °C59 °F, about 51 mm2.0 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 3086 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1966 to 23 °C73 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1253 to 20 °C68 °F, about 53 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Oran compares
Compared with Algiers, about 353 km to the east, Oran has practically the same average temperature and receives 20% less precipitation (516 mm20 in vs 642 mm25 in). The difference is largest in July (1.6 °C2.9 °F cooler).
Of the 37 places in Algeria covered by World Climates, Oran is the 11th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 24th 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: Berkane (Morocco, BSh), Nador (Morocco, BSh) and Tunis (Tunisia, Csa).
Nearby places
- Sidi Bel Abbes 57 km · 18 °C65 °F · 548 mm22 in
- Mostaganem 70 km · 19 °C66 °F · 424 mm17 in
- Mascara 78 km · 17 °C62 °F · 531 mm21 in
- Relizane 108 km · 20 °C69 °F · 557 mm22 in
- Tlemcen 110 km · 16 °C61 °F · 516 mm20 in
- Saïda 120 km · 16 °C61 °F · 557 mm22 in
- Oujda 162 km · 18 °C65 °F · 507 mm20 in
- Berkane 176 km · 19 °C66 °F · 481 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Oran?
August is the warmest month in Oran, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Oran?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Oran?
November is the wettest month with about 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Oran?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and September–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 250 m, while Oran lies at about 118 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.9 °C1.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.