Climate Insights for Bir el Ater

The climate in Bir el Ater is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 190mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 31mm of rainfall. Bir el Ater is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperatures in Bir el Ater vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Bir el Ater is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 190mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 31mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5mm. That's 26mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Bir el Ater is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Bir el Ater, which began on June 21, 2026. Bir el Ater is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Bir el Ater is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bir el Ater based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.