Climate guide for Algiers, Algeria

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About Algiers

Algiers is a sightseeing destination in Algeria. Plan around April-June and September-October for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for sightseeing travel. Use the monthly scores to plan walking and sightseeing days around heat, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Algiers's monthly climate scores before locking flights - mediterranean patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Algiers, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Algeria.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Algiers ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Algiers sightseeing days.

Things to do in Algiers

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

When to visit Algiers: the short answer

The best time to visit Algiers is May, followed by April, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: May averages 20°C with 36 mm of rain and about 31 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are August, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8/10.

Across the year Algiers swings from 14°C in January to 28°C in August, a 14-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 4 mm in July to 55 mm in February. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Algiers is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (28°C). Coolest: January (14°C). Driest: July (4 mm). Wettest: February (55 mm).

Algiers month by month

January in Algiers — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 4 sunny days and 9.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Algiers — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

February in Algiers — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

February averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 55 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 8 sunny days and 10.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Algiers — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

March in Algiers — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

March averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 17 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Algiers at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

April in Algiers — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

April averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 50 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 sunny days and 12.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Algiers at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

May in Algiers — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

May averages 20°C (68°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 14 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Algiers at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Algiers — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

June averages 24°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 14.5 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Algiers at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Algiers — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

July averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.3 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Algiers — 2 points higher on the same scale.

August in Algiers — reliably good (12th best month)

Good · 7.3/10

August averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 70%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.4 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Algiers — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

September in Algiers — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 8/10

September averages 25°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 17 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 sunny days and 12.2 daylight hours.

It scores 8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Algiers — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

October in Algiers — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

October averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 33 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 13 sunny days and 11 daylight hours.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Algiers — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

November averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 sunny days and 10 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Algiers — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

December in Algiers — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

December averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 2 sunny days and 9.5 daylight hours.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Algiers — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Algiers, Algeria?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Algiers are May, April, June, March. May is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Algiers year-round?
Algiers has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in January to 28°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.3 and 9.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Algiers?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Algiers are August (7.3/10), July (7.5/10), January (7.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Algiers?
February is the wettest month in Algiers, averaging about 55 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 4 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Algiers?
May sees the most sun in Algiers, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Algiers a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Algiers is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (May, April, June, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Algiers calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Algiers: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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