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 reach 15.7°C with 10.1 rain days and 75mm of rain, so pack a waterproof jacket. The month scores 7.7, a best-time rating despite the showers. New Year's Day falls on 1 January, and Amazigh New Year follows on 12 January.
17°C / 9°C · 8 rain days · 9.0 h sun · sea 16°C
Expect a high of 16.6°C, 8.4 rain days and 58mm of rain. Sunshine picks up slightly to 9 hours a day. The score rises to 8.3, making this one of the best months to visit.
18°C / 10°C · 10 rain days · 9.8 h sun · sea 16°C
Highs climb to 18.4°C with 9.8 hours of sun daily, though 10.3 rain days bring 70mm of rain. Sea temperature stays cool at 16.3°C. The score holds at 8.3, a best-time month.
20°C / 12°C · 8 rain days · 10.6 h sun · sea 18°C
Temperatures reach 20°C with rain easing to 7.9 days and 53mm. Sun hours rise to 10.6 and the sea warms to 17.6°C. The score is 8.1, still in the best range.
23°C / 15°C · 6 rain days · 11.7 h sun · sea 19°C
Highs hit 23.3°C with just 6.4 rain days and 36mm of rain. Sun hours reach 11.7 and the sea reaches 19.4°C, good for early swims. The score dips slightly to 7.5 but stays a best-time month. Labour Day is marked on 1 May.
27°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 13.0 h sun · sea 23°C
Summer heat arrives with a 26.9°C high and only 2.3 rain days, 11mm of rain. Sun hours peak at 13 and the sea reaches 22.6°C. The score falls to 6.9, a good rather than best month.
31°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 13.0 h sun · sea 26°C
July is hot and dry: a 30.8°C high, just 0.1 rain days and 1mm of rain. Thirteen hours of sun daily mean strong, constant heat. The score drops to 5.4, rated ok because of this intensity. Independence Day falls on 5 July.
31°C / 22°C · 2 rain days · 11.9 h sun · sea 26°C
The hottest month peaks at 31.1°C with only 1.8 rain days and 5mm of rain. Sea temperature is at its highest, 25.7°C, for warm swims. The score is 5, an ok rating due to the sustained heat.
29°C / 20°C · 5 rain days · 10.5 h sun · sea 25°C
Highs ease to 28.6°C with rain returning slightly, 4.8 days and 22mm. The sea stays warm at 25.1°C. The score improves to 6.3, a good month as the heat softens.
26°C / 17°C · 6 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 23°C
Temperatures fall to 25.5°C with 6 rain days and 38mm of rain. Sun hours drop to 9.9 but the sea is still a pleasant 23°C. The score jumps to 8.5, one of the best months to visit.
20°C / 13°C · 11 rain days · 8.0 h sun · sea 21°C
Highs reach 20.3°C, but rain increases sharply to 11.3 days and 92mm, the wettest month of the year. Despite this, the score peaks at 8.7, the best-rated month overall. Revolution Day is marked on 1 November.
18°C / 10°C · 7 rain days · 8.1 h sun · sea 18°C
The year ends with a 17.5°C high, 7.2 rain days and 56mm of rain. Sun hours are low at 8.1 and the sea cools to 17.8°C. The score stays high at 8.6, keeping December a best-time month.
By trip type
City sightseeing
October to December and March suit city trips in Algiers, with highs of 17 to 25°C. These months avoid the summer heat of July and August, when highs reach 31°C.
Beach
June through September bring the warmest sea temperatures, from 22.6°C in June up to 25.7°C in August, plus long sunny days of 11.9 to 13 hours. Rain is rare in these months, with July seeing just 1mm.
Hiking & nature
November to February offer cooler highs of 15.7 to 20.3°C, which suit walking without summer heat. Rain days are higher, from 7.2 to 11.3 per month, so expect some wet weather on trails.
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FAQ
August scores 5.0 out of 10, the lowest of the year. Algiers highs reach 31.1°C with lows of 22.3°C, so days and nights stay hot. Rain is rare, with just 1.8 rain days and 5mm, and sun hours drop slightly to 11.9. The sea is warm at 25.7°C, good for swimming, but the heat makes sightseeing harder.”},{
Yes, November is one of the top months, scoring 8.7 out of 10. Highs average 20.3°C and lows 12.6°C, giving mild, comfortable days. It's also the wettest month, with 11.3 rain days and 92mm of rain, so pack a waterproof layer. Sun hours fall to 8, the lowest of the year, but temperatures stay pleasant for walking around.
November scores highest at 8.7, followed closely by December at 8.6 and October at 8.5. These months bring mild highs between 17.5°C and 25.5°C and manageable rain. February also makes the best-months list, with 8.3 and cooler highs of 16.6°C, useful if you prefer drier, crisper weather over the autumn rain.
Yes, July is the hottest month in Algiers, with highs of 30.8°C and lows of 21.6°C. Rain almost disappears, with only 0.1 rain days and 1mm total. Sun hours peak at 13, and the sea warms to 25.6°C. The month scores 5.4 out of 10, reflecting the intense heat rather than poor conditions overall.
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