The best time to visit Algeria
The best time to visit Algeria for warm, sunny weather is February to May, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 79/100 with daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F. January and June are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. Midsummer peaks in July at about 37°C / 99°F — hot for sightseeing, ideal for the coast. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) about 6 months a year, warmest in August at 28°C.
Algeria by month, averaged across 10 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55 | 15° / 59°F | 53 mm | 17° | Very good |
| February | 65 | 17° / 63°F | 39 mm | 16° | Very good |
| March | 79 | 21° / 70°F | 40 mm | 17° | Excellent |
| April | 89 | 25° / 77°F | 38 mm | 18° | Excellent |
| May | 81 | 29° / 84°F | 26 mm | 20° | Excellent |
| June | 62 | 34° / 93°F | 9 mm | 23° | Very good |
| July | 46 | 37° / 99°F | 6 mm | 26° | Good |
| August | 51 | 36° / 97°F | 17 mm | 28° | Good |
| September | 74 | 32° / 90°F | 29 mm | 26° | Excellent |
| October | 91 | 27° / 81°F | 35 mm | 24° | Excellent |
| November | 82 | 20° / 68°F | 50 mm | 21° | Excellent |
| December | 61 | 16° / 61°F | 49 mm | 18° | Very good |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: February to May — Algeria's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 79/100, ~23°C / 73°F days). Shoulder season: January and June — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~37°C / 99°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~391 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Tamanrasset (3,686 h/yr), Adrar (3,635 h/yr), Hassi Messaoud (3,416 h/yr). See every Algeria destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.