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Alger weather in January (Algeria)

Is January a good time to explore Alger weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Alger includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 17°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C. Expect mild temperatures during this month, but it stays comfortably warm and inviting. It is the coolest month of the year.

Precipitation

Alger in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 140 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alger. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Alger, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Algiers, Algeria (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Algeria in January

Find out more about the weather in Algeria and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Alger, 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Alger.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.