Climate of Algiers, Algeria
Area-weighted average across Algiers. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Algiers, a subdivision of Algeria, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 11.4°C / 52.5°F in January to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in August, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 103 mm / 4.1 in depending on the season (692 mm / 27.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4°C52.5°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| February | 11.8°C53.2°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| March | 13.1°C55.6°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| April | 14.9°C58.8°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| May | 18.2°C64.8°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.8°C71.2°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 24.7°C76.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.4°C74.1°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 19.5°C67.1°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| November | 15.2°C59.4°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| December | 12.5°C54.5°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Algiers?
The best months to visit Algiers, Algeria for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is July with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Algiers?
Algiers, Algeria has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 11.4°C / 52.5°F in January to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 692 mm / 27.2 in, with the wettest month being December (103 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest July (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Algiers?
The hottest month in Algiers is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Algiers?
The coldest month in Algiers is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 11.4°C / 52.5°F.
When does it rain most in Algiers?
The wettest month in Algiers is December, averaging about 103 mm / 4.1 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.