Algiers weather by month & the best time to visit
Algeria · major coastal city · Mediterranean climate
The best time to visit Algiers is September — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 89/100), with May and October close behind. Algiers averages about 2,901 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F and roughly 39 mm of rain in September.
When is the best time to visit Algiers?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Algiers is September, then May and October. The dullest month is July (48/100, 5 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Algiers?
Algiers gets a lot of sun: around 2,901 hours a year. September (89/100) is noticeably better than July (48). It ranks #22 of 28 destinations in Algeria for annual sunshine, below the national median of 3,682 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around December, carries about 41% of the annual 641 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53 | 16° / 61°F | 8° / 46°F | 89 mm | 2 | 16° / 61°F |
| February | 56 | 16° / 61°F | 8° / 46°F | 69 mm | 3 | 16° / 61°F |
| March | 77 | 19° / 66°F | 10° / 50°F | 69 mm | 4 | 17° / 63°F |
| April | 84 | 23° / 73°F | 12° / 54°F | 64 mm | 6 | 18° / 64°F |
| May | 88 | 27° / 81°F | 16° / 61°F | 46 mm | 7 | 20° / 68°F |
| June | 84 | 33° / 91°F | 20° / 68°F | 14 mm | 8 | 23° / 73°F |
| July | 48 | 37° / 99°F | 23° / 73°F | 5 mm | 9 | 25° / 77°F |
| August | 56 | 36° / 97°F | 24° / 75°F | 13 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| September | 89 | 31° / 88°F | 20° / 68°F | 39 mm | 6 | 25° / 77°F |
| October | 86 | 27° / 81°F | 17° / 63°F | 58 mm | 4 | 23° / 73°F |
| November | 79 | 20° / 68°F | 12° / 54°F | 92 mm | 2 | 21° / 70°F |
| December | 61 | 17° / 63°F | 9° / 48°F | 83 mm | 2 | 18° / 64°F |
Sea temperature in Algiers by month
The sea off Algiers is warmest in August at around 27°C / 81°F, and coolest in January at 16°C / 61°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly 6 months a year. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Algiers: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Algiers?
Algiers is a major coastal city in Algeria with a Mediterranean climate — the sea reaches 27°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) about 6 months a year.
How many hours of sunshine does Algiers get a year?
Algiers gets about 2,901 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around September.
When is the best time to visit Algiers?
The sunniest time to visit Algiers is September, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 89/100 (with May and October close behind). Expect daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F.
What is the least sunny month in Algiers?
July is the least sunny month in Algiers, scoring 48/100 with about 5 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Algiers?
The sea in Algiers ranges from about 16°C (January) to 27°C (August). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Algiers?
The typical midday UV index in Algiers peaks around 9 (very high) in July, easing to about 2 (low) in January. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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