Algeria

Algeria Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Algeria in May.

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Alger Tindouf Ain Sefra Batna

Planning a trip to Algeria this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Algeria in May

In May, Algeria experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in 'Aïn el Turk at 22°C (72°F) to very hot in Illizi at 39°C (102°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Illizi and 17°C (63°F) in 'Aïn el Turk.

To explore the conditions in Algeria in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Tindouf with an average of 0.7 mm (0.03 in) to moderate rainfall in Batna with 53 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Alger gets approximately 300 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Algeria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Algeria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Alger)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April21°C (70°F) May24°C (75°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August32°C (90°F) September29°C (84°F) October26°C (79°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Algeria in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Algeria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Algeria

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Algeria?

Temperature range in Algeria (May)

Precipitation variation in Algeria (May)

Alger

In May Alger generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
300 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Algiers

In May Algiers generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
300 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Algiers →

Ain Sefra

In May Ain Sefra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
299 hours
336 hours
349 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Batna

In May Batna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Bechiar

In May Bechiar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
33°C (91°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
316 hours
348 hours
348 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Algeria in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alger 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Tindouf 35°C (95°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Ain Sefra 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Batna 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Beni Abbes 36°C (97°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Tamanrasset 35°C (95°F) 22°C (72°F) 3.4 mm (0.1 in)

Algeria weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Algeria in May?

Algeria typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Alger average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Algeria in May?

In Alger, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Algeria get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Algeria during May, with Alger averaging close to 46 mm (1.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Algeria?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Algeria with overall perfect weather in Alger.

On average, the best time to visit Algeria is in April, May, June, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Alger. In contrast, January and February tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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