Alger weather in May (Algeria)

How is the weather in Alger in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Alger the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Alger in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

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 Alger. 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 Alger climate page with graphs.

 

Alger, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 300 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Algiers, Algeria (4 KM, 2 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Alger in May?

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 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?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.