Weather by month for Algiers, the best months to go and how Algeria's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 17°C to 26°C · 6–11 rain days
Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 16°C to 29°C · 2–10 rain days
Jul, Aug
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 31°C · 0–2 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 8°C | 10 days (75 mm) | 8.6 h/day | 16°C | 7.7/10 |
| Best month: February | 17°C / 9°C | 8 days (58 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 16°C | 8.3/10 |
| March | 18°C / 10°C | 10 days (70 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 16°C | 8.3/10 |
| April | 20°C / 12°C | 8 days (53 mm) | 10.6 h/day | 18°C | 8.1/10 |
| May | 23°C / 15°C | 6 days (36 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 19°C | 7.5/10 |
| June | 27°C / 18°C | 2 days (11 mm) | 13.0 h/day | 23°C | 6.9/10 |
| July | 31°C / 22°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 13.0 h/day | 26°C | 5.4/10 |
| August | 31°C / 22°C | 2 days (5 mm) | 11.9 h/day | 26°C | 5.0/10 |
| September | 29°C / 20°C | 5 days (22 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 25°C | 6.3/10 |
| Best month: October | 26°C / 17°C | 6 days (38 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 23°C | 8.5/10 |
| Best month: November | 20°C / 13°C | 11 days (92 mm) | 8.0 h/day | 21°C | 8.7/10 |
| Best month: December | 18°C / 10°C | 7 days (56 mm) | 8.1 h/day | 18°C | 8.6/10 |
Figures for Algiers; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
16°C / 8°C · 10 rain days · 8.6 h sun · sea 16°C
Algiers highs sit near 16°C with lows around 8°C, and rain falls on about 10 days, totalling 75mm, the wettest start of the year. The score of 7.7 still rates it among the best months, good for mild sightseeing if you don't mind an umbrella. New Year's Day falls on the 1st and Amazigh New Year on the 12th.
17°C / 9°C · 8 rain days · 9.0 h sun · sea 16°C
Highs reach 17°C with 8 rain days and 58mm of rain, a touch drier than January. Sun hours climb to 9 a day. With a score of 8.3, this is one of the best months to visit, offering cool, comfortable conditions.
18°C / 10°C · 10 rain days · 9.8 h sun · sea 16°C
Temperatures rise to an 18°C high, though rain days tick back up to 10 and rainfall hits 70mm. Sun hours reach 9.8, and the sea is still a cool 16°C. It scores 8.3, making it another top pick for mild, green scenery.
20°C / 12°C · 8 rain days · 10.6 h sun · sea 18°C
Highs reach 20°C with lows near 12°C, and rain eases to 8 days and 53mm. Sun hours hit 10.6, a clear step toward spring warmth. The score of 8.1 keeps April among the best months to travel.
23°C / 15°C · 6 rain days · 11.7 h sun · sea 19°C
Highs climb to 23°C and rain drops further to 6 days, just 36mm. Sea temperature reaches 19°C, warm enough for early swims. Labour Day falls on the 1st, and the 7.5 score still marks May as one of the best months.
27°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 13.0 h sun · sea 23°C
Summer heat arrives with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Rain nearly disappears, just 2 days and 11mm, and sun hours hit 13. The score drops to 6.9, a good but hotter and drier month.
31°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 13.0 h sun · sea 26°C
This is the hottest, driest stretch: highs of 31°C, lows of 22°C, and almost no rain, just 0.1 days and 1mm. The heat pulls the score down to 5.4, an ok month best suited to beach time near the 26°C sea. Independence Day falls on the 5th.
31°C / 22°C · 2 rain days · 11.9 h sun · sea 26°C
Highs peak at 31°C with lows of 22°C, and rain stays minimal at 1.8 days, 5mm. Sun hours ease slightly to 12 but the heat remains intense. The score of 5 makes this the toughest month, with conditions suited mainly to sea and shade.
29°C / 20°C · 5 rain days · 10.5 h sun · sea 25°C
Highs cool to 29°C and rain picks back up slightly to 5 days, 22mm. The sea stays warm at 25°C, good for swimming. A score of 6.3 marks a good transition month as summer heat fades.
26°C / 17°C · 6 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 23°C
Highs drop to 26°C with lows of 17°C, and rain increases to 6 days, 38mm. Sun hours ease to 9.9, and the sea still holds at 23°C. The score jumps to 8.5, placing October among the best months for comfortable touring.
20°C / 13°C · 11 rain days · 8.0 h sun · sea 21°C
This is the wettest month, with 11 rain days and 92mm of rain, alongside highs of 20°C. Sun hours drop to 8, the lowest of the year. Despite the rain, the score of 8.7 is the year's highest, reflecting mild, comfortable temperatures. Revolution Day falls on the 1st.
18°C / 10°C · 7 rain days · 8.1 h sun · sea 18°C
Highs settle at 18°C with lows near 10°C, and rain eases to 7 days, 56mm. Sun hours stay low at 8.1, typical of winter. With a score of 8.6, December remains one of the best months, cool and relatively calm to close the year.
By trip type
City sightseeing
October to December and March suit city trips. Highs run 17-26°C in Algiers, cool enough to walk all day without the summer heat or the heaviest rain.
Beach
June to September are the beach months. Sea temperatures reach 22-26°C and July has almost no rain, just 1mm over 0.1 days, so swimming days are reliable.
Hiking & nature
November to February work best for hiking, with daytime highs of 15-20°C in Algiers. Cooler air makes climbing easier, though these months bring more rain days, up to 11 in November.
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FAQ
August scores 5 out of 10, the lowest of the year, with an "ok" verdict. Algiers highs reach 31.1°C and lows stay at 22.3°C, so days and nights are both warm. Rain is rare, just 1.8 days and 5mm, and sun hours drop slightly to 11.9 from July's peak. The sea is warm at 25.7°C, good for swimming, but the heat can feel intense for sightseeing.
Yes, November scores 8.7, the highest score of the year and rated "best". Highs sit at 20.3°C and lows at 12.6°C, giving mild, comfortable temperatures. It's also the wettest month, with 11.3 rain days and 92mm of rainfall, so pack for showers. Sun hours drop to 8, the lowest of the year, and the sea cools to 20.7°C.
Yes, February scores 8.3 and is rated "best". Highs reach 16.6°C and lows 8.5°C, making it mild but cool, especially mornings. Rain falls on 8.4 days totalling 58mm, less than January. Sun hours are 9, and the sea stays cool at 15.8°C, so this month suits sightseeing more than beach time.
Yes, July is the hottest month in Algiers, with highs of 30.8°C and lows of 21.6°C. It scores 5.4, rated "ok", mainly because of the heat rather than poor weather overall. Rain is almost absent, just 0.1 days and 1mm, and sun hours peak at 13. The sea warms to 25.6°C, making it a strong month for swimming despite the daytime heat.
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