Touggourt climate
Touggourt (Algeria) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Touggourt climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1559 | 338 | 948 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 1763 | 440 | 1151 | 40.2 |
| Mar | 2272 | 948 | 1560 | 90.4 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1356 | 2068 | 110.4 |
| May | 3290 | 1864 | 2577 | 50.2 |
| Jun | 3799 | 2373 | 3086 | 20.1 |
| Jul | 41106 | 2679 | 3492 | 10.1 |
| Aug | 40104 | 2679 | 3391 | 30.1 |
| Sep | 3594 | 2272 | 2883 | 80.3 |
| Oct | 2984 | 1762 | 2373 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 2169 | 949 | 1559 | 80.3 |
| Dec | 1660 | 541 | 1050 | 60.2 |
| Year | 41106 | 338 | 2170 | 773.0 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 26% | 3.5 | 10:11 |
| Feb | 52% | 26% | 4.5 | 10:57 |
| Mar | 44% | 29% | 5.6 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 38% | 30% | 6.7 | 12:58 |
| May | 32% | 30% | 7.4 | 13:51 |
| Jun | 26% | 18% | 7.8 | 14:20 |
| Jul | 22% | 14% | 7.8 | 14:08 |
| Aug | 26% | 18% | 7.0 | 13:22 |
| Sep | 35% | 30% | 5.8 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 42% | 28% | 4.6 | 11:17 |
| Nov | 52% | 27% | 3.6 | 10:24 |
| Dec | 62% | 28% | 3.1 | 9:58 |
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 Touggourt is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C59 °F and lows 3 °C38 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.6 °C44.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 77 mm3.0 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 34% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (12 mm0.5 in), the driest is July (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 22% 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 October to 13 km/h (8 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Touggourt
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 °C69 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C106 °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 Touggourt
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1559 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 338 to 5 °C41 °F, about 7 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 °C64 °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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3799 to 41 °C106 °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 2169 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 949 to 22 °C72 °F, about 8 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 Touggourt compares
Compared with El Oued, about 79 km to the east, Touggourt is on average 0.3 °C0.5 °F cooler and receives 12% less precipitation (77 mm3.0 in vs 87 mm3.4 in). The difference is largest in November (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
Of the 37 places in Algeria covered by World Climates, Touggourt is the 4th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 36th 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), Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Henderson (United States, BWh).
Nearby places
- El Oued 79 km · 21 °C71 °F · 87 mm3.4 in
- Ouargla 147 km · 22 °C72 °F · 71 mm2.8 in
- Biskra 196 km · 22 °C71 °F · 253 mm10.0 in
- Ghardaïa 234 km · 21 °C69 °F · 88 mm3.5 in
- Batna 272 km · 15 °C59 °F · 441 mm17 in
- Khenchela 277 km · 14 °C58 °F · 467 mm18 in
- Bou Saâda 291 km · 18 °C65 °F · 283 mm11 in
- Laghouat 307 km · 18 °C65 °F · 163 mm6.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Touggourt?
July is the warmest month in Touggourt, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Touggourt?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (38 °F).
When does it rain the most in Touggourt?
January is the wettest month with about 12 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Touggourt?
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 96 m, while Touggourt lies at about 170 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.