Ghardaïa in January

8.0out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 16°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
2Rainy days (9 mm)
10:05 hDaylight
07:52Sunrise · 17:57 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°C
  • Very dry: about 2 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (1.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

16° 5° J 18° 7° F 22° 10° M 26° 14° A 32° 19° M 37° 24° J 40° 27° J 39° 27° A 34° 22° S 28° 17° O 21° 10° N 17° 6° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 16°C5°C9 mm 2– – 8.0
February 18°C7°C4 mm 1– – 8.3
March 22°C10°C7 mm 2– – 8.9
April 26°C14°C7 mm 1– – 8.9
May 32°C19°C3 mm 1– – 8.3
June 37°C24°C1 mm 0– – 6.9
July 40°C27°C1 mm 0– – 5.9
August 39°C27°C2 mm 1– – 6.1
September 34°C22°C8 mm 1– – 7.5
October 28°C17°C6 mm 1– – 9.0
November 21°C10°C6 mm 1– – 8.8
December 17°C6°C5 mm 1– – 8.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Ghardaïa in January?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 5°C.

When is the best time to visit Ghardaïa?

The best months are October, March, April, November.