January weather forecast
Algeria

January is characterized by contrasting weather conditions across different regions of Algeria. The coastal areas, including the city of Algiers, experience a mild Mediterranean winter. Temperatures generally range from 10°C (50°F) to 15°C (59°F), making it one of the cooler months for this region. Precipitation is notably higher during January, with the coastal areas receiving most of their annual rainfall during this period.

In contrast, the Sahara Desert region experiences a typical desert winter, with significant variations between day and night temperatures. In places like Tamanrasset, daytime temperatures can range from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), while at night they can plummet close to freezing. Despite these low temperatures, precipitation remains rare in this region even during the winter months.

January is particularly harsh in the mountainous regions and the high plateaus, including cities like Setif and Constantine. This is the coldest month of the year in these regions, with temperatures often falling below freezing, and can go down to -5°C (23°F) at night. This area also experiences snowfall, which is a stark contrast to the arid desert conditions in the south.

Comparatively, January represents a transitional period from the mild weather conditions experienced in December to the marginally warmer conditions that will set in towards the end of February. Despite the harsh conditions in the mountainous regions, it is worth noting that January can be a spectacular time to visit for winter sports enthusiasts due to the snowfall. However, the coastal areas, with their milder climate and higher precipitation, and the Sahara, with its extreme temperature variations, may pose challenges for certain outdoor activities.

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• Algiers - January »
  The most humid month in Algiers is January, with an average relative humidity of 82%. In Algiers, Algeria, in January, the average water temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F).
• Oran - January »
  Oran's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and lows of 10.3°C (50.5°F). The lowest temperatures in Oran are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and a low of 10.3°C (50.5°F).
• Constantine - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Constantine. Constantine's January weather reaches an average high of 12.2°C (54°F) and an average low of 3.3°C (37.9°F), making it the coldest month.
• Annaba - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Annaba is January, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine. On the first day of January in Annaba, sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset at 17:22.
• Blida - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Blida are January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. In Blida, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 13.9°C (57°F) and a low of 6.7°C (44.1°F).
• Batna - January »
  As the start of the year, Batna Algeria greets January with steady average high temperatures of 9.1°C (48.4°F) and low temperatures settling at 1.1°C (34°F). January is the most humid month in Batna, Algeria, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
• Djelfa - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Djelfa, Algeria, is January, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow. In Djelfa during January, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of snow.
• Setif - January »
  In Setif, in January, during 6.8 snowfall days, 128mm (5.04") of snow is typically accumulated. The month with the lowest UV index in Setif is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Sidi Bel Abbès - January »
  In Sidi Bel Abbès the coldest period comes during January and December, when the average high-temperature touches 14°C (57.2°F). On the first day of January in Sidi Bel Abbès, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 18:00.
• Biskra - January »
  January and December, with an average relative humidity of 55%, are most humid months in Biskra, Algeria. January brings the lowest temperatures in Biskra with an average high of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and an average low of 7.1°C (44.8°F).
• Tebessa - January »
  In Tebessa during January, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow. In Tebessa, in January, during 2.8 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated.
• El Oued - January »
  On the last day of January, in El Oued sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:02 CET. With average high and low temperatures of 16.9°C (62.4°F) and 9.2°C (48.6°F) respectively, January is El Oued's coldest month.