January · Algeria
Best time to visit Algiers in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Algiers in January
Average temperature 14°C, 46 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Algiers scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Algiers is Algeria's whitewashed capital, rising from a Mediterranean bay to a UNESCO-listed casbah.
January holds up well in Algiers — 10th best month
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Algiers in January?
- In January, Algiers averages 14°C, 46 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Algiers?
- January earns a 7.6/10 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 January?
- Expect about 46 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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