Algiers weather in May (Algeria)

How is the weather in Algiers in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Algiers the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Algiers in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 300 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Algiers. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Algiers climate page with graphs.

 

Algiers, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
SunshineSunshine 300 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Algeria in May

Find out more about the weather in Algeria in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Algiers in May?

For visitors traveling to Algiers, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Algeria? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Algeria. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.