, with mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in southern Algeria, south of the Tropic of Cancer and at 1,370 meters (4,500 feet) above sea level, in the Hoggar massif. Mount Tahat, 2,908 meters high (9,541 ft), is located 55 km (34 mi) further to the north.
In winter, despite the low latitude, it can sometimes get cold at night due to the altitude, in fact the temperature can drop to 0 °C (32 °F) or slightly below.
In summer, the altitude tempers the heat, however, temperatures can sometimes reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
Due to the southern location, not very far from the area that receives the African monsoon, there is a slight increase in humidity in summer, especially in August and September, and occasionally there may be some rain.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
12.8 °C, with a minimum of
5.4 °C and a maximum of
20.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.4 °C in January 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
15.2 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
22.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.7 °C in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.9 °C, with a minimum of
11.8 °C and a maximum of
26 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in March 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
33 °C in March 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.2 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15.1 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.4 °C, with a minimum of
16.3 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
7 °C in April 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
37.5 °C in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 14%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15.6 kph.
May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.6 °C and a maximum of
33.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
11 °C in May 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in May 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.1 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 16%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
16 kph.
June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.6 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
35.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17 °C in June 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
42 °C in June 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
7.1 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15.8 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.8 °C, with a minimum of
23.9 °C and a maximum of
35.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
17 °C in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
42 °C in July 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.1 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
16.1 kph.
August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
35 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
17 °C in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
8.1 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
15.1 kph.
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
27.9 °C, with a minimum of
22 °C and a maximum of
33.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
15 °C in September 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in September 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only
7.7 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
17.3 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in October 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in October 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only
6.8 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.2 °C, with a minimum of
11.2 °C and a maximum of
25.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in November 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in November 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.8 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
14.5 °C, with a minimum of
7.4 °C and a maximum of
21.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.5 °C in December 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in December 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.7 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.