AI-generatedBiskra at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,150 h
- Rain a year
- 111 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 115 m
Climate in Biskra
Biskra has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year, Biskra is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Biskra
The best time to visit Biskra is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. The wettest month is April with 17 mm of precipitation.
Biskra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Biskra in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–33 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Biskra in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 38–41 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Biskra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 22–35 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Biskra in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: November – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:4218:04
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:26–07:16 · evening 17:30–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:16–06:26 · evening 18:19–18:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Biskra compared with home
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In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Biskra in October?
In October, Biskra is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Biskra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:42 – 18:04
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 30 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %75 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Biskra
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Biskra: score 99 against 83. In March, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 10 mm | 13 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Biskra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January17° · 6.9 h
In January, Biskra is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in January96February19° · 7.8 h
In February, Biskra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in February99March23° · 8.6 h
In March, Biskra is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in March96April28° · 9.4 h
In April, Biskra is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in April63May33° · 9.3 h
In May, Biskra is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in May50June38° · 10.8 h
In June, Biskra is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in June50July41° · 11.2 h
In July, Biskra is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in July50August40° · 10.3 h
In August, Biskra is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in August50September35° · 8.4 h
In September, Biskra is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in September83October29° · 7.6 h
In October, Biskra is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in October93November22° · 7.0 h
In November, Biskra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in November89December18° · 6.3 h
In December, Biskra is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Biskra.
Biskra in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Biskra
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 88 | 17° | 5° | 6.9 h | 2 | 12 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 19° | 6° | 7.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 23° | 10° | 8.6 h | 2 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 28° | 14° | 9.4 h | 3 | 17 |
| MayMay | 63 | 33° | 19° | 9.3 h | 2 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 38° | 23° | 10.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 41° | 26° | 11.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 40° | 26° | 10.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 35° | 22° | 8.4 h | 2 | 15 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 29° | 16° | 7.6 h | 2 | 10 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 22° | 10° | 7.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 18° | 6° | 6.3 h | 2 | 11 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
34.85° N, 5.73° E · 115 m · Africa/Algiers
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Biskra
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Biskra, 67 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Biskra: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Biskra has about 2 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Biskra
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Biskra
How breezy and how cloudy Biskra is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Biskra typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 30 % of the sky over Biskra: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Biskra
How often the day gets hot in Biskra (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Biskra has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Biskra in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Biskra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 34 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,910 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Algeria
- Currency
- Algerian Dinar (DZD)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, E, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +213
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Biskra vs Timgad
In October Timgad has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs 83). During the day Timgad is 6 °C cooler than Biskra. Timgad gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Biskra | Timgad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 5 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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Algeria in October: the best places
In October, Biskra ranks 9 of 16 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Biskra
When is the best time to visit Biskra?
The best time to visit Biskra is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Biskra?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Biskra?
The wettest month is April with 17 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Biskra get?
Biskra gets around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Biskra in?
Biskra is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Biskra?
A nonstop flight from London to Biskra takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Biskra?
Biskra has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 60, summer holidays 50, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 89.