Best Time to Visit Algiers: Weather Month by Month

Q: What is the best time to visit Algiers?

June is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 10.0h of sunshine and 5.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.

Q: How many hours of sunshine does Algiers get in June?

Algiers averages 10.0 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.

Q: What is the rainiest month in Algiers?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

Q: What are the temperatures at night in Algiers in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.

Q: Is Algiers good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Algiers scores 5.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.1/10.

Q: When should you avoid Algiers?

January is the most difficult month to visit Algiers, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Decide

When to visit Algiers?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Algiers, June and September clearly stand out. January concentrates the least favourable conditions.

Top & avoid

🏆 June · 9.3 September · 8.9 May · 8.6 October · 8.3 ⚠️ January · 4.4

4.4

Jan

7.3

Feb

7.4

Mar

7.8

Apr

8.6

May

9.3

Jun

6.7

Jul

6.4

Aug

8.9

Sep

8.3

Oct

7.5

Nov

4.5

Dec

Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Algiers offers 8 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.3 in June vs 4.4 in January.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 8 comfortable months (Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov)

Month	T° min	T° max	Rain %	mm/day	Sun	Score	Verdict
🌥️ January →	7°C	16°C	27%	2.5mm	4.5h	4.4/10	Decent period
⛅ February →	8°C	17°C	31%	1.7mm	5.6h	7.3/10	Best period
⛅ March →	10°C	18°C	23%	2.2mm	6.7h	7.4/10	Best period
☀️ April →	12°C	20°C	20%	1.8mm	7.6h	7.8/10	Best period
☀️ May →	15°C	23°C	14%	1.4mm	9.7h	8.6/10	Best period
☀️ June →	18°C	27°C	5%	0.4mm	10.0h	9.3/10	Best period
⛅ July →	22°C	30°C	1%	0.0mm	11.4h	6.7/10	Decent period
⛅ August →	22°C	31°C	5%	0.2mm	10.5h	6.4/10	Decent period
☀️ September →	20°C	29°C	13%	0.7mm	8.9h	8.9/10	Best period
☀️ October →	16°C	25°C	17%	1.0mm	6.4h	8.3/10	Best period
☀️ November →	12°C	20°C	31%	3.1mm	5.1h	7.5/10	Best period
🌥️ December →	9°C	17°C	26%	2.0mm	4.7h	4.5/10	Decent period

🌥️ January

4.4/10

T°7°C / 16°C

Rain %27%

Sun4.5h

Decent period

⛅ February

7.3/10

T°8°C / 17°C

Rain %31%

Best period

Rain %23%

Best period

Rain %20%

Best period

Rain %14%

Best period

Best period

Decent period

Decent period

Rain %13%

Best period

Rain %17%

Best period

Rain %31%

Best period

T°9°C / 17°C

Rain %26%

Sun4.7h

Decent period

📊 Quick read

Optimal window

Feb → Jun

Good transition

Jan · Jul · Aug · Dec

Tough period

none

🌡️ Detailed conditions (June)

🌡️ Feel

Warm

☀️ UV

8.0 · Very strong

💧 Humidity feel

16°C · Pleasant

☔ Rain

5% · 0.4 mm/day

🌅 Sunshine

10.0h/day

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Algiers

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

Annual data unavailable for this destination.

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A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities

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Plan your trip

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 ⓘ+1.91°C/decade

🔥Hottest monthAugust · 31°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 16°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 31%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

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Location

Where is Algiers ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

36.74°N · 3.06°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Algiers?

June is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 10.0h of sunshine and 5.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Algiers get in June?

Algiers averages 10.0 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.1/10.

What is the rainiest month in Algiers?

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 Algiers in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.

Is Algiers good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Algiers scores 5.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.1/10.

When should you avoid Algiers?

January is the most difficult month to visit Algiers, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.