December · Algeria
Best time to visit Algiers in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Algiers in December
Average temperature 16°C, 36 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Algiers scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 36 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Algiers is Algeria's whitewashed capital, rising from a Mediterranean bay to a UNESCO-listed casbah.
December in Algiers: strong conditions, 8th of 12
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 36 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Algiers — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Algiers in December?
- In December, Algiers averages 16°C, 36 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Algiers?
- December earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Algiers in December?
- Expect about 36 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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