Souk Ahras climate
Souk Ahras (Algeria) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 869 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Souk Ahras climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1152 | 235 | 644 | 1214.8 |
| Feb | 1253 | 235 | 744 | 983.8 |
| Mar | 1559 | 439 | 949 | 963.8 |
| Apr | 1865 | 744 | 1254 | 813.2 |
| May | 2272 | 1050 | 1661 | 552.2 |
| Jun | 2883 | 1457 | 2170 | 200.8 |
| Jul | 3290 | 1763 | 2576 | 100.4 |
| Aug | 3290 | 1763 | 2576 | 291.1 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1558 | 2169 | 642.5 |
| Oct | 2373 | 1152 | 1762 | 752.9 |
| Nov | 1661 | 643 | 1152 | 1034.0 |
| Dec | 1253 | 338 | 846 | 1184.7 |
| Year | 3290 | 235 | 1559 | 86934 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 65% | 2.4 | 9:56 |
| Feb | 80% | 62% | 3.2 | 10:49 |
| Mar | 76% | 60% | 4.3 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 74% | 59% | 5.4 | 13:04 |
| May | 70% | 50% | 6.4 | 14:05 |
| Jun | 61% | 32% | 7.5 | 14:37 |
| Jul | 54% | 25% | 7.5 | 14:24 |
| Aug | 55% | 28% | 6.6 | 13:32 |
| Sep | 68% | 47% | 5.0 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 71% | 48% | 3.8 | 11:11 |
| Nov | 77% | 57% | 2.6 | 10:11 |
| Dec | 82% | 62% | 2.1 | 9:42 |
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 Souk Ahras is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 17 °C63 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 11 °C52 °F and lows 2 °C35 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.2 °C32.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 869 mm34 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 and July. The wettest month is January (121 mm4.8 in), the driest is July (10 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 54% in July to 82% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 25%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in August to 10 km/h (6 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Souk Ahras
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October. Average highs then reach 22 °C72 °F to 28 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 20 mm0.8 in to 75 mm2.9 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 11 °C52 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Souk Ahras
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1152 to 12 °C53 °F, lows 235 to 3 °C38 °F, about 112 mm4.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 439 to 10 °C50 °F, about 77 mm3.0 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 2883 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1457 to 17 °C63 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1661 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 643 to 15 °C58 °F, about 81 mm3.2 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.
How Souk Ahras compares
The nearest larger place is Annaba, about 70 km to the north. Compared with it, Souk Ahras is on average 4.5 °C8.2 °F cooler. It receives 31% more precipitation (869 mm34 in vs 664 mm26 in). The difference is largest in December (6.8 °C12.3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 37 places in Algeria. By annual mean temperature, Souk Ahras is the 30th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the wettest. See all of them on the Algeria climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Braga (Portugal, Csa), Ümraniye (Turkey, Csa) and Maltepe (Turkey, Csa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Guelma 51 km · 18 °C64 °F · 847 mm33 in
- Climate in Annaba 70 km · 19 °C67 °F · 664 mm26 in
- Climate in Aïn Beïda 74 km · 14 °C57 °F · 699 mm28 in
- Climate in Tébessa 99 km · 15 °C60 °F · 541 mm21 in
- Climate in Skikda 114 km · 19 °C67 °F · 617 mm24 in
- Climate in Khenchela 119 km · 14 °C58 °F · 467 mm18 in
- Climate in Constantine 120 km · 16 °C61 °F · 730 mm29 in
- Climate in Batna 179 km · 15 °C59 °F · 441 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Souk Ahras?
July is the warmest month in Souk Ahras. Its average high is 32 °C (90 °F) and its average low is 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in Souk Ahras?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 11 °C (52 °F) and its average low is 2 °C (35 °F).
When does it rain the most in Souk Ahras?
January is the wettest month with about 121 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 10 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Souk Ahras?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September and October.
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. The gaps are largest 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 486 m, while Souk Ahras lies at about 697 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −1.4 °C2.5 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.