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Batna, Algeria · Temperate

Batna in December: go or not?

Tough period. Batna in December only reaches 4.4/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 35.56°N · 6.17°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Batna · December
4.4
3–13°
Temperature
15%
Rain
6h
Sun
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
Photo : Jamil Kabar via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in December

In December, Batna sees 13°C during the day with 5.9h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.

December ranks 10 out of 12 months in Batna. Compared to November: −3°C daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
9.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is December the right month?

The best month in Batna is September (8.8/10), 4.4 pts higher than December.

See September →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Algeria

🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyDinar algérien (دج)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.42°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 36°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 11°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 21%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
Location

Where is Batna ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Algeria
Temperate climate with a 8.8 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.56°N · 6.17°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Batna?
September is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 7.6h of sunshine and 11.0% rainy days. The months of September & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Batna get in September?
Batna averages 7.6 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Batna?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Batna in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Batna good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Batna scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Batna?
January is the most difficult month to visit Batna, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Batna in December?
The average UV index reaches 3 in December in Batna (moderate), with about 9.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.