Alger Weather & Climate: 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.

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Temperature ranges by month

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.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Relative humidity over the year