Biskra
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Biskra month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Biskra are typically March, April and November, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and April the wettest (about 19 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.1 | 6.4 | 5 | 9.1 |
| February | 19.4 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.6 |
| March | 22.7 | 11.5 | 15 | 10.1 |
| April | 26.6 | 15.3 | 19 | 11.0 |
| May | 31.6 | 19.8 | 13 | 11.8 |
| June | 37.9 | 26.0 | 2 | 12.6 |
| July | 40.9 | 28.8 | 0 | 12.8 |
| August | 39.1 | 27.7 | 2 | 12.1 |
| September | 34.3 | 23.8 | 15 | 10.5 |
| October | 28.4 | 17.9 | 8 | 10.2 |
| November | 21.6 | 11.7 | 11 | 8.9 |
| December | 17.8 | 8.0 | 13 | 8.4 |
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Research updated Friday, August 7, 2026Past and future events in Biskra
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Previously
- French conquest of Biskra
Biskra became a French garrison in 1844 and was fortified to secure the area.
- Siege of Zaatcha
A months-long siege in 1849 where French forces attacked the moated fortification led by Bou Zian.
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- Biskra — Wikipédia
- 10 bonnes raisons de visiter Biskra - Top Destinations en Algérie
- Biskra Tourism – Oases, Palm Groves, and Saharan Relaxation
- Biskra, ville historique et touristique d'algérie 2026
- Biskra tourisme – Oasis, palmeraies et détente saharienne
- La wilaya de Biskra - INPFP
- Biskra Algérie – Guide complet pour découvrir l'oasis des Ziban
- Visiter Biskra : préparez votre séjour et voyage Biskra
- Voyage à Biskra : patrimoine et beauté du désert algérien
- Wikidata structured records for Biskra
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01 · OverviewBiskra, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Biskra took shape
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Biskra
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Biskra
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Biskra
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01 · Q&AWhere is Biskra located and what are its coordinates?
Biskra is situated in Algeria at geographic coordinates 34.8504, 5.7280 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Biskra?
Biskra has a recorded population of approximately 204,661 and observes the Africa/Algiers time zone (DZD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Biskra?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Biskra include ar-DZ, and the circulating currency is DZD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Biskra?
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