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Ouargla Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Ouargla can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to pleasant. The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in Ouargla. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 44°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Ouargla has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 40 mm of rainfall annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Ouargla enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In January, you can expect around 7.3 mm of precipitation, while in July, Ouargla receives about 0.3 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Ouargla experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 12.5 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.7 hours in November, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Ouargla

Wed   Jan 15
15°C | 3°C
NE 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
15°C | 5°C
N 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
16°C | 4°C
W 4 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Ouargla in Algeria

During the months of February, March and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Ouargla?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 44°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ouargla?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ouargla?
    January tops the wettest month list with 7 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ouargla?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ouargla?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 375 hours of sunshine.

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