Climate Insights for Skikda

Skikda District, Algeria

Hottest
August
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
February
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
November
144 mm rain5.7 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Skikda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 696 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 144 mm of rainfall. Skikda 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Skikda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 27.4 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 5.7 in of rainfall. Skikda 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°FebMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°MarMax: 16°Average: 15°Min: 13°AprMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 15°MayMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°JunMax: 24°Average: 23°Min: 21°JulMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°AugMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°SepMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 21°NovMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 17°DecMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 14°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 59°FAverage: 57°FMin: 54°FFebMax: 60°FAverage: 57°FMin: 54°FMarMax: 61°FAverage: 58°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 64°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 66°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 73°FMin: 70°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 71°FMin: 69°FNovMax: 67°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 62°FAverage: 60°FMin: 57°F
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Skikda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 27°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February 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 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Skikda sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 81°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 57°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 121mmFebPrecipitation: 54mmMarPrecipitation: 79mmAprPrecipitation: 42mmMayPrecipitation: 49mmJunPrecipitation: 9mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 10mmSepPrecipitation: 26mmOctPrecipitation: 64mmNovPrecipitation: 144mmDecPrecipitation: 96mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.8inFebPrecipitation: 2.1inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inAprPrecipitation: 1.7inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.4inSepPrecipitation: 1inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inNovPrecipitation: 5.7inDecPrecipitation: 3.8in
Precipitation

Skikda is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 696 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 144 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 143 mm less than November, 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.Skikda is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 5.6 in less than November, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Skikda is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap 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 17km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Skikda 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 January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap 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, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan14°57°F
Feb14°57°F
Mar15°58°F
Apr16°61°F
May19°66°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul25°78°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep25°76°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec15°60°F

The best time to visit Skikda is during April, May, June, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 48 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Skikda is during April, May, June, September, October and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 81°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 54°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Skikda 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 Skikda 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C54 °F
15 °C59 °F
17 km/h11 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C54 °F
15 °C60 °F
16 km/h10 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
16 °C61 °F
16 km/h10 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
18 °C64 °F
14 km/h9 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C70 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h8 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
21 °C69 °F
23 °C74 °F
13 km/h8 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
20 °C67 °F
17 km/h11 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
14 °C57 °F
17 °C62 °F
17 km/h10 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in