AI-generatedSidi Bel Abbès at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 382 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 492 m
Climate in Sidi Bel Abbès
Sidi Bel Abbès has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Sidi Bel Abbès is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sidi Bel Abbès
The best time to visit Sidi Bel Abbès is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is January with 53 mm of precipitation.
Sidi Bel Abbès through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sidi Bel Abbès in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–26 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Sidi Bel Abbès in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 31–36 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Sidi Bel Abbès in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–31 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Sidi Bel Abbès in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 16–17 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April – May
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: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
07:0718:29
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 06:52–07:42 · evening 17:55–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:42–06:52 · evening 18:45–18:54
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 Sidi Bel Abbès compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Sidi Bel Abbès in October?
In October, Sidi Bel Abbès is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min07:07 – 18:29
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %90 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Sidi Bel Abbès
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Sidi Bel Abbès: score 94 against 89. Daytime highs are about the same. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 30 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sidi Bel Abbès month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January16° · 5.6 h
In January, Sidi Bel Abbès is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in January74February17° · 5.9 h
In February, Sidi Bel Abbès is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in February83March19° · 6.4 h
In March, Sidi Bel Abbès is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in March87April22° · 7.1 h
In April, Sidi Bel Abbès is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in April94May26° · 8.1 h
In May, Sidi Bel Abbès is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in May73June31° · 9.5 h
In June, Sidi Bel Abbès is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in June50July36° · 9.7 h
In July, Sidi Bel Abbès is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in July50August36° · 8.9 h
In August, Sidi Bel Abbès is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in August72September31° · 7.2 h
In September, Sidi Bel Abbès is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in September89October26° · 6.6 h
In October, Sidi Bel Abbès is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in October80November20° · 5.6 h
In November, Sidi Bel Abbès is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès in November72December16° · 5.1 h
In December, Sidi Bel Abbès is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Sidi Bel Abbès.
Sidi Bel Abbès 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 Sidi Bel Abbès
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 66 | 16° | 3° | 5.6 h | 9 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 17° | 4° | 5.9 h | 8 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 83 | 19° | 6° | 6.4 h | 8 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 22° | 7° | 7.1 h | 7 | 46 |
| MayMay | 94 | 26° | 11° | 8.1 h | 5 | 30 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 31° | 15° | 9.5 h | 2 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 18° | 9.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 19° | 8.9 h | 2 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 72 | 31° | 15° | 7.2 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 26° | 12° | 6.6 h | 5 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 20° | 7° | 5.6 h | 8 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 16° | 4° | 5.1 h | 7 | 43 |
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
35.19° N, 0.63° W · 492 m · Africa/Algiers
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sidi Bel Abbès
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 6.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Sidi Bel Abbès, 58 % 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 Sidi Bel Abbès: 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, Sidi Bel Abbès has about 5 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sidi Bel Abbès
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 Sidi Bel Abbès
How breezy and how cloudy Sidi Bel Abbès 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 Sidi Bel Abbès typically peaks at 14 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 41 % of the sky over Sidi Bel Abbès: mostly sunny, with about 6.6 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 Sidi Bel Abbès
How often the day gets hot in Sidi Bel Abbès (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, Sidi Bel Abbès has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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
Planning a trip to Sidi Bel Abbès
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Sidi Bel Abbès 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.
Sidi Bel Abbès has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,810 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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Sidi Bel Abbès vs Oran
In October the holiday weather in Sidi Bel Abbès and Oran is about equally good (score 89 vs 92). During the day it is about as warm in Oran as in Sidi Bel Abbès.
| in October | Sidi Bel Abbès | Oran |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Feb – Jun, Oct |
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In October, Sidi Bel Abbès ranks 3 of 16 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Sidi Bel Abbès
When is the best time to visit Sidi Bel Abbès?
The best time to visit Sidi Bel Abbès is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sidi Bel Abbès?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Sidi Bel Abbès?
The wettest month is January with 53 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sidi Bel Abbès get?
Sidi Bel Abbès gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Sidi Bel Abbès in?
Sidi Bel Abbès is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sidi Bel Abbès?
A nonstop flight from London to Sidi Bel Abbès takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sidi Bel Abbès?
Sidi Bel Abbès has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 90, summer holidays 50, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 69.