January · Algeria
Best time to visit Oran in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oran in January
Average temperature 12°C, 33 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.9/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Oran scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 33 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Oran is a lively Algerian port with a Spanish fort above it, a grand square and a birthplace of raï music.
January in Oran: strong conditions, 10th of 12
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 33 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Oran — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oran in January?
- In January, Oran averages 12°C, 33 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Oran?
- January earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Oran in January?
- Expect about 33 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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