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Oran in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Oran in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Oran, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Oran in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Oran in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +16°C during the day and approximately 9 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 50 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Oran;
  • January is usually the driest month of the year in Oran

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+24°C
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oran has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Oran in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Oran for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +17°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +17°C.

Is Oran warm or cold in January?

Oran is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +8°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Oran, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Oran in January

Oran weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+17°C+16°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+1°C0°C0°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+24°C+32°C
Rainfall
47 mm50 mm41 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%76%77%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1021 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
999
Cloudy days
11108
Rainy days
121211
Snowy days
000

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +16°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 50 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Oran in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Oran is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Oran based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 63 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Oran, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Oran wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Oran based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

How was the weather last January in Oran?

This is the weather in Oran in January 2023:
1 January
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+22°C
2 January
☀️
+20°C
3 January
☁️
+19°C
4 January
☀️
+19°C
5 January
☀️
+17°C
6 January
☀️
+19°C
7 January
☀️
+19°C
8 January
☁️
+22°C
9 January
☁️
+22°C
10 January
☀️
+22°C
11 January
☀️
+21°C
12 January
☁️
+19°C
13 January
☁️
+18°C
14 January
☀️
+21°C
15 January
☀️
+20°C
16 January
☁️
+18°C
17 January
☁️
+19°C
18 January
🌧️
+15°C
19 January
☁️
+15°C
20 January
☁️
+16°C
21 January
🌧️
+18°C
22 January
☁️
+13°C
23 January
☀️
+10°C
24 January
☁️
+12°C
25 January
🌧️
+9°C
26 January
🌧️
+9°C
27 January
🌧️
+12°C
28 January
☀️
+13°C
29 January
☁️
+12°C
30 January
☀️
+14°C
31 January
☀️
+17°C
In January 2023 Oran had 14 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Oran climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Oran in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+22°C) and the highest in 2023 (+25°C). The driest year was 1998 with only 207 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 491 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oran in January:

Is January a good time to visit Oran?

It’s always a good time to visit Oran, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Oran in January?

January has mild temperatures in Oran. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Oran rainy in January?

Oran is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Oran in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oran in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Algeria

Check out the weather for other cities in Algeria.

Monthly weather in Oran

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Oran, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.