Bordj el Kiffan, Algiers Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Bordj el Kiffan climate at a glance

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.

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. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 49% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 83% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 81% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 83% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 49%. Over the year the sun shines about 62% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 137 mm of rain, 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January78 mm1072%57%-9°27°-3°
February68 mm1070%57%-9°31°-2°
March61 mm969%49%-9°36°-1°
April56 mm867%54%-8°37°-1°
May41 mm666%61%-7°41°
June8.9 mm261%67%-6°43°
July1.8 mm158%83%-4°45°10°
August9.7 mm258%81%-3°48°12°
September27 mm565%59%-4°42°
October44 mm763%59%-5°39°
November95 mm1170%54%-7°33°
December86 mm1072%59%-8°31°-2°

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?

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 sunshine about 83% of daylight hours. 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.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station ALGER-DAR EL BEIDA (6 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station ALGER-DAR EL BEIDA.