Algiers Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Algiers’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Algeria.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to mild in Algiers. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C during cooler months like February. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around 9°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Algiers by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. August, the city’s warmest month, experiences 325 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 79 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. It records 158 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Algeria Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Algeria. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Algiers Temperatures Compared World Wide
Algiers’s average annual maximum temperature is 24°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Algiers, during the coolest month, February, you will experience 66% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 17°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 68% combined with an average maximum temperature of 32°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Algiers’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Algiers climate page.
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