Best Time to Visit Algiers, Algiers, Algeria
Algiers is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Algiers for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.5°C / 52.7°F in January to 25.5°C / 77.9°F in August, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (July) to 103 mm / 4.1 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Algiers, Algiers, Algeria's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Algiers's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18.1°C64.6°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.6°C70.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 24.5°C76.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.2°C73.8°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Algiers?
The best time to visit Algiers for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 25.5°C / 77.9°F, and the driest is July with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Algiers's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Algiers?
The rainy season at Algiers, Algiers runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 69 mm / 2.7 in. The wettest single month is December (103 mm / 4.1 in).
What is the driest month in Algiers?
The driest month in Algiers is July, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Algiers?
The least comfortable months for travel to Algiers — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 103 mm / 4.1 in in December, and the coldest month averages 11.5°C / 52.7°F.
Is Algiers climate different from Algeria overall?
Yes, usually. Our Algiers figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Algeria figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Algiers specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.