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Algiers, Algiers Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Algiers, Algiers?
Algiers, Algiers gets 601 mm of precipitation a year over about 70 rainy days. October is the warmest month (average high 24°C) and January the coldest (average low 11°C).
Algiers climate at a glance
How much rain does Algiers get?
Algiers gets 601 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 70 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 75% of Algeria.
November is the wettest month, with 128 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 10.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to July 20, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Algiers got no rain, against a normal of 601 mm for those months.
Algiers weather by month
Algiers weather in January
In January, Algiers averages a high of 16°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 71 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 26°C (2013) and the record low is 2°C (2002).
Algiers weather in February
In February, Algiers averages a high of 16°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 67 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 27°C (2004) and the record low is 2°C (2002).
Algiers weather in October
In October, Algiers averages a high of 24°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (2001) and the record low is 9°C (2018).
Algiers weather in November
In November, Algiers averages a high of 21°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 128 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 31°C (2009) and the record low is 4°C (2001).
Algiers weather in December
In December, Algiers averages a high of 18°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 29°C (2010) and the record low is 2°C (2001).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Algiers
July is the sunniest month in Algiers, with estimated sunshine of 84% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 50%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 63% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Algiers is cloudier than 61% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in December at 73% and is lowest in August at 63%.
Algiers weather records
These records cover ALGER-PORT during 1984–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Algiers station is 39°C, on July 19, 2026. The coldest is 2°C, on January 8, 2002.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 117 mm of precipitation, on November 26, 2007.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 16° | 71 mm | 9 | 72% | 58% | 26° | 2° |
| February | 11° | 16° | 67 mm | 8 | 71% | 59% | 27° | 2° |
| March | 13° | — | 59 mm | 8 | 70% | 50% | 31° | 3° |
| April | 14° | — | 62 mm | 8 | 69% | 54% | 31° | 8° |
| May | 17° | — | 32 mm | 4 | 68% | 62% | 37° | 12° |
| June | 21° | — | 8.4 mm | 2 | 65% | 68% | 39° | 14° |
| July | 23° | — | 1.3 mm | 1 | 64% | 84% | 39° | 17° |
| August | 24° | — | 10 mm | 2 | 63% | 82% | 38° | 17° |
| September | 22° | — | 32 mm | 4 | 67% | 60% | 38° | 13° |
| October | 19° | 24° | 46 mm | 6 | 66% | 60% | 36° | 9° |
| November | 14° | 21° | 128 mm | 10 | 72% | 55% | 31° | 4° |
| December | 12° | 18° | 84 mm | 9 | 73% | 60% | 29° | 2° |
Station: ALGER-PORT, 4 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1984–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Algiers climate questions
How much rain does Algiers get?
Algiers gets 601 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 70 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Algiers?
November is the wettest month in Algiers, with 128 mm. July is the driest, with 1 mm.
How many rainy days does Algiers have a year?
Algiers has about 70 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Algiers?
October is the warmest month in Algiers, with an average high of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Algiers?
January is the coldest month in Algiers, with an average low of 11°C.
What is the record high temperature in Algiers?
Within the available 1984–2026 station history, the record high at the Algiers station is 39°C, set on July 19, 2026. The record low is 2°C, on January 8, 2002.
What is the sunniest month in Algiers?
July is the sunniest month in Algiers, with estimated sunshine of 84% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.