Algiers · SummerMonth summary
Algiers weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Algiers in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.2h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Algiers in August: 31°C and 12.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Algiers in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Algiers sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 7°C | 16°C | 33% | 2.5 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 17°C | 27% | 1.7 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 10°C | 18°C | 34% | 2.2 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 20°C | 28% | 1.8 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 23°C | 22% | 1.4 | 12.7h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 27°C | 7% | 0.4 | 13.5h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.4h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 31°C | 6% | 0.2 | 12.2h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 29°C | 15% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 16°C | 25°C | 20% | 1.0 | 10.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 12°C | 20°C | 38% | 3.1 | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 9°C | 17°C | 28% | 2.0 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Algiers averages 31°C, 6% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Algiers in August
Is August a good time to visit Algiers?
August is an excellent time to visit Algiers (score 8.6/10). With 31°C, 12.2h of sunshine and 6% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Algiers in August?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.2h/day.
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