Algiers · WinterMonth summary
Algiers weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Algiers in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Algiers. June remains slightly better (+2.5 pts).
By trip type
Algiers in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Algiers sees 16°C during the day with 9.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 January, Algiers averages 16°C, 33% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -26%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Algiers in January
Is January a good time to visit Algiers?
January is an acceptable time for Algiers (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Algiers in January?
With 16°C max and 9.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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