Alger weather in May (Algeria)

Curious about the climate in Alger this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Alger during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Alger in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 8 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 300 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Alger.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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.