The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Annaba. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
May is the best month of the year in Annaba. Compared to April: +3°C daytime, 12 pts fewer rainy days, +1.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Sea
19°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
14.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 38
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Is May the right month?
May is actually the best month of the year in Annaba. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Algeria
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyDinar algérien (دج)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.33°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 16°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 50%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Annaba ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
AlgeriaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.6 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.90°N · 7.77°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Annaba?
May is the best month with 24.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 8.4h of sunshine and 15.0% rainy days. The months of May & October offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Annaba get in May?
Annaba averages 8.4 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Annaba?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Annaba in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 24.0°C.
Is Annaba good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Annaba scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Annaba?
January is the most difficult month to visit Annaba, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Annaba in May?
In May, the sea averages 19°C in Annaba: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Annaba in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Annaba (high), with about 14.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.