Discovering the wonders of the Tassili n'Ajjer National Park
Discover the breathtaking Tassili n'Ajjer National Park in Algeria, home to ancient rock art and stunning landscapes. A must-visit UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Alger.
Alger, Algeria, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 32°C (90°F) in August, while winters cool to 17°C (63°F) in January.
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 635 mm (25 in), with November being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from June to September, with very warm summers and mild winters. The sunniest month is July, with 11.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alger - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Alger. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 17°C (63°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 9°C (48°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Generally, Alger has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 635 mm (25 in) of rainfall annually. Alger can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 95 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.5 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Alger Precipitation page.
Alger can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alger.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Alger. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions. Alger has a distinct dry season from June to September, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 17°C (63°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 9°C (48°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 635 mm (25 in). November is the wettest month with 95 mm (3.7 in), while July is the driest with 1.5 mm (0.1 in).
Alger receives around 2,774 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 353 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 140 hours. Overall, Alger enjoys abundant sunshine.
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