Weather & climate · Algiers
Best Time to Visit Algeria
June to September
The best time to visit Algeria is June to September, when daytime highs in Algiers are around 24–28°C. October is also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (28°C by day), February the coldest (12°C at night), and November the wettest with about 107 mm of rain.
28°C
Warmest: August
12°C
Coldest nights: February
626 mm
Rain per year
107 mm
Wettest: November
Algeria weather by month
- Jan15°C12°C84 mm
- Feb15°C12°C67 mm
- Mar16°C13°C60 mm
- Apr18°C15°C53 mm
- May21°C17°C39 mm
- Jun24°C21°C11 mm
- Jul27°C24°C5 mm
- Aug28°C25°C12 mm
- Sep26°C23°C39 mm
- Oct23°C20°C64 mm
- Nov19°C16°C107 mm
- Dec16°C13°C85 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 12°C | 84 mm | 76% | 56% | Fair |
| February | 15°C | 12°C | 67 mm | 76% | 55% | Fair |
| March | 16°C | 13°C | 60 mm | 77% | 53% | Fair |
| April | 18°C | 15°C | 53 mm | 79% | 50% | Fair |
| May | 21°C | 17°C | 39 mm | 77% | 44% | Fair |
| June | 24°C | 21°C | 11 mm | 75% | 28% | Best time |
| July | 27°C | 24°C | 5 mm | 73% | 25% | Best time |
| August | 28°C | 25°C | 12 mm | 73% | 25% | Best time |
| September | 26°C | 23°C | 39 mm | 74% | 38% | Best time |
| October | 23°C | 20°C | 64 mm | 73% | 40% | Good |
| November | 19°C | 16°C | 107 mm | 73% | 52% | Fair |
| December | 16°C | 13°C | 85 mm | 75% | 55% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Algiers (36.75, 3.05). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Algeria have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Algeria?
June to September. The best time to visit Algeria is June to September, when daytime highs in Algiers are around 24–28°C. October is also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (28°C by day), February the coldest (12°C at night), and November the wettest with about 107 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Algeria?
August, with average highs of 28°C in Algiers.
What is the coldest month in Algeria?
February, when nights drop to about 12°C and days reach 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Algeria?
November with about 107 mm; July is the driest (5 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Algeria?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 15°C by day and 84 mm of rain.
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