Climate Insights for Sīdī aş Şayd

The climate in Sīdī aş Şayd is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 123mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 23mm of rainfall. Sīdī aş Şayd 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 8°C.

Temperatures in Sīdī aş Şayd vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Sīdī aş Şayd is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 123mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 23mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 23mm less than December, 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.

Sīdī aş Şayd is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/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 26km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Sīdī aş Şayd, which began on March 20, 2026. Sīdī aş Şayd 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Sīdī aş Şayd is during April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sīdī aş Şayd 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.