Climate Insights for Sidi Bou Othmane

The climate in Sidi Bou Othmane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 283mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 47mm of rainfall. Sidi Bou Othmane 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Temperatures in Sidi Bou Othmane vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Sidi Bou Othmane is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 283mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 47mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4mm. That's 43mm 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 Bou Othmane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Sidi Bou Othmane, which began on March 20, 2026. Sidi Bou Othmane 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 August at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Sidi Bou Othmane is during March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sidi Bou Othmane 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.