Biskra weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Biskra, Algeria. Like most weather services, we show Biskra at one spot: Biskra, its largest city. At 10:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 46%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Sep–NovOff season Jul–Aug
About Biskra weather
Is it raining in Biskra right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 19° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Biskra this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–26° and lows of 12–17°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Biskra lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Biskra?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Biskra weather by month
When is the best time to visit Biskra?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Biskra is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (58°F) in January to 40°C (103°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Biskra?
September is the wettest month, with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Biskra?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (103°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (58°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Biskra have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is September at about 33 mm (1.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Biskra), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Biskra
Weather can differ a lot within Biskra: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biskra | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | None | 14–40°C | 255 mm |
| Tolga | Feb–May, Oct–Dec | None | 16–42°C | 162 mm |
| Sidi Okba | Feb–May, Oct–Dec | None | 16–42°C | 162 mm |
| Zeribet el Oued | Feb–May, Oct–Dec | None | 17–42°C | 135 mm |