When to go · Batna
Batna in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Algeria: Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Algeria overall
- Prices
- High
- Algeria overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Algeria: Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- BatnaHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 6 days
- High plateaux and Aurès, Algeria · Constantine, Sétif, Batna, Timgadcool
Cold winters with snow at altitude; hot dry summers.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Algeria overall
- Medium
- Prices · Algeria overall
- High
Algeria overall: Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Batna, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Dec: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 6
Apr: 5 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: Low
Prices
Dec: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Algeria: Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
April: Inside Batna's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Batna: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket