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Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers?
Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers gets 576 mm of precipitation a year over about 81 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low 5°C).
Mediterranean climate
Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 33°C in August. November is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May, October, and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 6° | 18° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 9° | 22° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 14° | 26° |
How much rain does Bordj el Kiffan get?
Bordj el Kiffan gets 576 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 81 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 86% of Algeria.
November is the wettest month, with 95 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 11.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 30 days, to August 31, 2022.
Bordj el Kiffan weather by month
Bordj el Kiffan weather in January
In January, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 78 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 27°C (2001) and the record low is -3°C (1985). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bordj el Kiffan weather in February
In February, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 17°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 31°C (2010) and the record low is -2°C (1996). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bordj el Kiffan weather in March
In March, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 19°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 36°C (2001) and the record low is -1°C (1974). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bordj el Kiffan weather in April
In April, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 22°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 37°C (1987) and the record low is -1°C (1995). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bordj el Kiffan weather in May
In May, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 25°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 61% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 41°C (2009) and the record low is 3°C (1991). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bordj el Kiffan weather in June
In June, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (2009) and the record low is 6°C (2006).
Bordj el Kiffan weather in July
In July, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 83% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 45°C (1996) and the record low is 10°C (1978).
Bordj el Kiffan weather in August
In August, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 48°C (1988) and the record low is 12°C (1972).
Bordj el Kiffan weather in September
In September, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 30°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 42°C (2008) and the record low is 9°C (2005).
Bordj el Kiffan weather in October
In October, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 26°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (1981) and the record low is 4°C (2010). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Bordj el Kiffan weather in November
In November, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 95 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 33°C (1985) and the record low is 1°C (1999).
Bordj el Kiffan weather in December
In December, Bordj el Kiffan averages a high of 18°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 86 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 31°C (1989) and the record low is -2°C (1980). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Bordj el Kiffan
July is the sunniest month in Bordj el Kiffan, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 49%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 62% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Bordj el Kiffan is cloudier than 69% of Algeria.
Humidity peaks in January at 72% and is lowest in July at 58%.
Bordj el Kiffan has about 29 days a year above 32°C. Bordj el Kiffan is cooler than 83% of Algeria.
Bordj el Kiffan weather records
These records cover ALGER-DAR EL BEIDA during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Bordj el Kiffan station is 48°C, on August 3, 1988. The coldest is -3°C, on January 10, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 137 mm of precipitation, on November 26, 1971.
36 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Bordj el Kiffan
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May, October, and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 6°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 9°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 18°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 14°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | 17° | 78 mm | 10 | 72% | 57% | 27° | -3° |
| February | 5° | 17° | 68 mm | 10 | 70% | 57% | 31° | -2° |
| March | 7° | 19° | 61 mm | 9 | 69% | 49% | 36° | -1° |
| April | 9° | 22° | 56 mm | 8 | 67% | 54% | 37° | -1° |
| May | 12° | 25° | 41 mm | 6 | 66% | 61% | 41° | 3° |
| June | 16° | 29° | 8.9 mm | 2 | 61% | 67% | 43° | 6° |
| July | 19° | 32° | 1.8 mm | 1 | 58% | 83% | 45° | 10° |
| August | 20° | 33° | 9.7 mm | 2 | 58% | 81% | 48° | 12° |
| September | 18° | 30° | 27 mm | 5 | 65% | 59% | 42° | 9° |
| October | 14° | 26° | 44 mm | 7 | 63% | 59% | 39° | 4° |
| November | 9° | 21° | 95 mm | 11 | 70% | 54% | 33° | 1° |
| December | 7° | 18° | 86 mm | 10 | 72% | 59% | 31° | -2° |
Station: ALGER-DAR EL BEIDA, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; 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.
Bordj el Kiffan climate questions
How much rain does Bordj el Kiffan get?
Bordj el Kiffan gets 576 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 81 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Bordj el Kiffan?
November is the wettest month in Bordj el Kiffan, with 95 mm. July is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Bordj el Kiffan have a year?
Bordj el Kiffan has about 81 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in Bordj el Kiffan?
August is the warmest month in Bordj el Kiffan, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Bordj el Kiffan?
January is the coldest month in Bordj el Kiffan, with an average low of 5°C.
What is the record high temperature in Bordj el Kiffan?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Bordj el Kiffan station is 48°C, set on August 3, 1988. The record low is -3°C, on January 10, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Bordj el Kiffan?
July is the sunniest month in Bordj el Kiffan, with estimated sunshine of 83% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Bordj el Kiffan?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May, October, and December, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.