Climate Insights for Oran
Oran District, Algeria
Climate Overview
The climate in Oran is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 318 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 57 mm of rainfall. Oran is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Oran is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 12.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Oran is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.
Temperature
Oran sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Oran sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 83°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 57°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Oran is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 318 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 27 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 57 mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 56 mm less than January, 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.Oran is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.2 in less than January, 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.
Wind
Oran is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Oran is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Oran is during March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Oran is during March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 83°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 53°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Oran 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Oran based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.