The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Algiers sees 63°F during the day with 4.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Algiers. Compared to November: −5°F daytime, 5 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
3 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
9°
Sea
18°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Algiers is June (9.3/10), 4.8 pts higher than December.
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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 trip.
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 ⓘ+3.44°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 88°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 61°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 31%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅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
AlgeriaTemperate 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 81°F highs, 64°F 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 64°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
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.
Can you swim in Algiers in December?
In December, the sea averages 64°F in Algiers: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Algiers in December?
The average UV index reaches 3 in December in Algiers (low), with about 9.5h of daylight. No protection needed.