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Algiers in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Algiers in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Algiers in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Algiers in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 10 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 75 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 Algiers;

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Algiers has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Algiers in January

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

The temperature in January is +15°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +18°C during the day and a minimum of +8°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +16°C.

Is Algiers warm or cold in January?

Algiers is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +10°C.

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

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

Climate in Algiers in January

Algiers weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+16°C+15°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+1°C+1°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+25°C+28°C
Rainfall
84 mm75 mm69 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%76%75%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
101010
Cloudy days
131411
Rainy days
877
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 84 mm to 75 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 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 10 sunny days during the month.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Algiers 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 Algiers based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 14 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Algiers, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Algiers wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Algiers?

This is the weather in Algiers in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+16°C
2 January
🌫️
+17°C
3 January
🌫️
+16°C
4 January
☀️
+18°C
5 January
☁️
+17°C
6 January
🌧️
+12°C
7 January
☁️
+13°C
8 January
☁️
+14°C
9 January
☁️
+16°C
10 January
☁️
+17°C
11 January
☁️
+14°C
12 January
☁️
+14°C
13 January
🌧️
+13°C
14 January
☀️
+14°C
15 January
☀️
+14°C
16 January
☀️
+14°C
17 January
☀️
+14°C
18 January
☀️
+15°C
19 January
☀️
+15°C
20 January
☀️
+14°C
21 January
☀️
+14°C
22 January
☁️
+14°C
23 January
☀️
+15°C
24 January
☀️
+15°C
25 January
☀️
+16°C
26 January
☀️
+17°C
27 January
☀️
+16°C
28 January
☀️
+16°C
29 January
☀️
+15°C
30 January
☀️
+15°C
31 January
☀️
+16°C
In January 2023 Algiers had 18 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+15°C) and the highest in 2014 (+20°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 223 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Algiers in January:

Is January a good time to visit Algiers?

It’s always a good time to visit Algiers, 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 Algiers in January?

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

Is Algiers rainy in January?

Algiers 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 Algiers in January?

The amount of sunny days in Algiers during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Algiers

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Algiers, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.