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When is the best time to visit Algiers?
In general the best time to visit Algiers is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in August and it has 20 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Algiers in different months
This is the average weather in Algiers for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 21 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +22°C to +28°C.
April, May, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +27°C during September.
In January, February, March, December the weather is average. Expect around 42 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 83 mm in December.
Climate in Algiers
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Algiers for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +28°C | +29°C | +32°C | +34°C | +40°C | +43°C | +39°C | +38°C | +36°C | +32°C | +28°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +15°C | +17°C | +19°C | +21°C | +25°C | +28°C | +29°C | +27°C | +24°C | +19°C | +16°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +1°C | +1°C | +3°C | +8°C | +9°C | +10°C | +16°C | +16°C | +14°C | +8°C | +5°C | +2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +16°C | +17°C | +18°C | +21°C | +24°C | +26°C | +27°C | +26°C | +24°C | +22°C | +18°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 75 | 66 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 51 | 88 | 83 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Algiers during the whole year:
The hottest month in Algiers is August with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Algiers during the whole year:
Algiers achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +25°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +15°C in average.
When can you swim in Algiers?
You can swim in Algiers from June to October:
- In August the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June - October the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Algiers looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Algiers is December with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Algiers during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 21 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 10 rainy days and 88 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Algiers:
What is the hottest month in Algiers?
The hottest month in Algiers is August with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Algiers?
The coldest month in Algiers is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.
Is Algiers worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Algiers could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Algiers?
if you're looking to visit Algiers when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 1 mm of rain.
Other cities in Algeria
Check out the weather for other cities in Algeria.
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, 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.