When is the best time to visit Algeria?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Algiers: May & April; Constantine: April & October; Oran: April & May.

Which month is best overall in Algeria?

Averaged across our 3 destinations in Algeria, the strongest months are October, April, June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Algeria does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 3 destinations in Algeria: Algiers, Constantine, Oran.

How are the Algeria travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Algeria: Weather by Month

01 · Algeria

About Algeria

Africa's largest country by area, Algeria runs from Mediterranean ports and the Atlas Mountains down into the vast Sahara. Algiers, Constantine and the Roman ruins of Timgad and Djemila reflect Berber, Roman, Ottoman and French layers, while the M'Zab valley and Tassili n'Ajjer hold desert towns and prehistoric rock art. The coast and mountains are most pleasant in spring and autumn, the desert is at its best from October to April, and summer heat is severe inland.

Did you know?

Algeria is the largest country in Africa and the biggest on the Mediterranean.
More than four-fifths of Algeria is Sahara, with the Tassili n'Ajjer's rock art and the Ahaggar mountains in the south.
Algiers' Kasbah is UNESCO-listed, and Roman Timgad and Djemila sit in the northern highlands.

Weather

Algeria: weather by month

Warmest month: August (27°C). Wettest: November (92 mm). Best overall score: October (9.7/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	12°C	67 mm	28	7.9/10
February	13°C	52 mm	26	8.4/10
March	15°C	51 mm	28	9.0/10
April	16°C	52 mm	27	9.3/10
May	19°C	57 mm	29	9.1/10
June	23°C	14 mm	30	9.2/10
July	27°C	1 mm	31	7.8/10
August	27°C	4 mm	31	7.8/10
September	25°C	15 mm	29	8.5/10
October	22°C	26 mm	30	9.7/10
November	16°C	92 mm	26	8.0/10
December	13°C	48 mm	28	8.5/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are October, April, June: October peaks at 9.7/10, while August drops to 7.8/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 22°C and 26 mm of rain shape a typical October here. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Book early for October, the busiest stretch; April is the value window at 9.3/10.

Things to do in Algeria

Algeria. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Algeria?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Algiers: May & April; Constantine: April & October; Oran: April & May.
Which month is best overall in Algeria?: Averaged across our 3 destinations in Algeria, the strongest months are October, April, June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Algeria does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 3 destinations in Algeria: Algiers, Constantine, Oran.
How are the Algeria travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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