City in Algeria
Biskra
34.850° N, 5.733° E 2 places listed
About Biskra
Biskra is the main city of Zibans region and administratively capital city of Biskra Province in Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 307,987. Biskra is located in northeastern Algeria, about 248 miles (399 km) from Algiers, 71 miles (114 km) southwest of Batna and 137 miles (220 km) north of Touggourt. It is nicknamed "The Queen of the Zibans", "The Door of the Desert" or "The Saharan Nice" because of its location at the beginning of the Sahara Desert. Due to its geographical location, its climate and natural resources, particularly farming, Biskra has always been a crossroad between the cities in the north and south. It has seen the passage of several civilizations, from the Romans and the Arabs to the French.
Source: Wikipedia
Essentials
| Currency | Algerian dinar (DZD) |
|---|---|
| International dialing code | +213 |
| Languages | Arabic |
More about the country: Algeria guide
Weather by month
City data is not available yet, so this shows Algiers, the capital.
The warmest month is Aug with average highs of 32.8°C, and the coolest is Feb with average lows of 8.5°C. Most rain falls in Jan (about 114 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.4°C | 8.8°C | 114 mm | Mild |
| Feb | 17.2°C | 8.5°C | 48 mm | Mild |
| Mar | 20.4°C | 11.3°C | 57 mm | Warm |
| Apr | 23.1°C | 13.3°C | 28 mm | Warm |
| May | 24.5°C | 15.7°C | 85 mm | Warm |
| Jun | 30.5°C | 20.5°C | 0 mm | Hot |
| Jul | 31.5°C | 23°C | 4 mm | Hot |
| Aug | 32.8°C | 22.4°C | 0 mm | Hot |
| Sep | 30°C | 20.9°C | 19 mm | Hot |
| Oct | 26.7°C | 17.3°C | 27 mm | Warm |
| Nov | 20.4°C | 11.5°C | 55 mm | Warm |
| Dec | 16.8°C | 9.2°C | 68 mm | Mild |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.