Algeria Weather

🇩🇿 1 city covered · Africa · Mediterranean climate
Best time to visit
April to June

Weather in Algeria at a glance

Our Algeria coverage centers on Algiers, which has a Mediterranean climate. Expect average highs around 89°F (32°C) in August and 60°F (16°C) in January, with about 77 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

  • Covered city: Algiers - annual average 65°
  • Best time to visit: April to June
  • Climate type: Mediterranean

The bigger picture

Algiers averages 10.3 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 516 mm (20.3 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally April to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Algiers climate page.

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Algeria cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
CityAnnual avgHottest month Coldest monthRainy days/yr Sun h/daySnowy days/yr
Algiers 65° Aug · 89° Jan · 46° 77 10.3 0

Algeria weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
MonthAvg highAvg low Rainy daysSunshine
January 60° 46° 10 8.6 h/day
February 62° 47° 8 9.0 h/day
March 65° 49° 10 9.8 h/day
April 69° 53° 8 10.6 h/day
May 74° 58° 6 11.7 h/day
June 81° 64° 2 13.0 h/day
July 89° 70° 0 13.0 h/day
August 89° 72° 2 11.9 h/day
September 84° 68° 5 10.5 h/day
October 78° 62° 6 9.9 h/day
November 69° 54° 11 8.0 h/day
December 64° 48° 7 8.1 h/day

Algeria weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Algeria?
Averaged across the covered cities, April to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Algeria?
Snow is essentially absent in the Algeria cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Algeria like?
The covered cities fall under Mediterranean climate. That means hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters.

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