Climate Insights for Algiers

Sidi M'Hamed District, Maghreb, Algeria

Hottest
August
31°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
November
109 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Algiers is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 557 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 109 mm of rainfall. Algiers is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Algiers is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 21.9 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Algiers is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°FebMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 10°MarMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°AprMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 13°MayMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 20°JulMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°AugMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 18°NovMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 14°DecMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 61°FAverage: 55°FMin: 50°FFebMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FMarMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 68°FAverage: 63°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°F
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Temperatures in Algiers vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Algiers vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 55°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 82mmFebPrecipitation: 55mmMarPrecipitation: 70mmAprPrecipitation: 58mmMayPrecipitation: 40mmJunPrecipitation: 10mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 23mmOctPrecipitation: 33mmNovPrecipitation: 109mmDecPrecipitation: 74mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inMayPrecipitation: 1.6inJunPrecipitation: 0.4inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inDecPrecipitation: 2.9in
Precipitation

Algiers is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 557 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 109 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Algiers is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 4.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
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Algiers is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Algiers is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°55°F
Feb14°56°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr17°62°F
May20°68°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul27°81°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec14°58°F

The best time to visit Algiers is during March, April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Algiers is during March, April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 50°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Algiers based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Algiers based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
10 °C50 °F
16 °C61 °F
13 km/h8 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C51 °F
17 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C53 °F
18 °C65 °F
13 km/h8 mph
70 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
24 °C74 °F
12 km/h7 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C68 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C74 °F
31 °C89 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C65 °F
25 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
20 °C68 °F
14 km/h8 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
12 km/h8 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in