March · Algeria
Best time to visit Algiers in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Algiers in March
Average temperature 16°C, 44 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.8/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Algiers scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Algiers is Algeria's whitewashed capital, rising from a Mediterranean bay to a UNESCO-listed casbah.
March is one of the strongest months in Algiers (4th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 44 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Algiers at 8.8/10 (4th of 12), just behind May at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Algiers in March?
- In March, Algiers averages 16°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Algiers?
- March earns a 8.8/10 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 March?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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