Climate Insights for Sidi Bel Abbes
Sidi Bel Abbès District, Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria
Climate Overview
The climate in Sidi Bel Abbes is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 362 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Sidi Bel Abbes 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 6°C.The climate in Sidi Bel Abbes is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 14.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Sidi Bel Abbes 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 43°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sidi Bel Abbes vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sidi Bel Abbes vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 51°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sidi Bel Abbes is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 362 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 59 mm less than March, 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.Sidi Bel Abbes is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.3 in less than March, 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
Sidi Bel Abbes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sidi Bel Abbes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sidi Bel Abbes is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 24 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Sidi Bel Abbes is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°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 Sidi Bel Abbes 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 Sidi Bel Abbes 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.