Algiers Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Algiers, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August to a moderate 17°C (63°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 23°C (73°F) in August to 9°C (48°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Algiers receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 638 mm (25 in). The seasons in Algiers bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.9 mm (0.1 in) over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Algiers Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Algiers, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Algiers.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 71%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year