AI-generatedAlgiers at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,840 h
- Rain a year
- 586 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 113 m
Climate in Algiers
Algiers has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year, Algiers is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:5418:13
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:38–07:29 · evening 17:38–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:38 · evening 18:29–18:39
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Algiers in October?
In October, Algiers is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Algiers.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:54 – 18:13
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Algiers
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Algiers
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.1 – 23.2 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Algiers ranges from 15.2 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.2 and 26.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.7° | 15.0° | 16.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.2° | 14.7° | 15.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.4° | 14.9° | 16.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.5° | 15.7° | 17.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.4° | 17.8° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.2° | 20.4° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.9° | 22.6° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.3° | 24.2° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.4° | 23.6° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.3° | 21.1° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.2° | 18.3° | 20.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.8° | 16.1° | 17.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Algiers
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Algiers, 61 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Algiers
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Algiers: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Algiers has about 7 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Algiers
How breezy and how cloudy Algiers is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Algiers typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 42 % of the sky over Algiers: mostly sunny, with about 6.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Algiers
How often the day gets hot in Algiers (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Algiers has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Algiers
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 75 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 56 | 14° | 9° | 15.7° | 5.8 h | 11 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 15° | 9° | 15.2° | 6.3 h | 10 | 69 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 16° | 10° | 15.4° | 7.3 h | 9 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 18° | 12° | 16.5° | 8.2 h | 9 | 62 |
| MayMay | 94 | 21° | 15° | 18.4° | 8.8 h | 7 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 25° | 19° | 21.2° | 10.5 h | 2 | 9 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 29° | 22° | 23.9° | 11.1 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 29° | 22° | 25.3° | 10.0 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 26° | 20° | 24.4° | 7.7 h | 6 | 31 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 23° | 17° | 22.3° | 6.9 h | 7 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 18° | 13° | 19.2° | 5.4 h | 12 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 61 | 15° | 10° | 16.8° | 5.2 h | 10 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.73° N, 3.09° E · 113 m · Africa/Algiers
Best time to visit Algiers
The best time to visit Algiers is from April to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to December. The wettest month is November with 93 mm of precipitation.
Algiers through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Algiers in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Algiers in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Algiers in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Algiers in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Algiers for you.
Your best months: May – June, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Algiers
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Algiers: score 100 against 87. In June, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 87 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 25° |
| Night low | 17° | 19° |
| Sea | 22.3° | 21.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 10.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 48 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3better | 8 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Algiers month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January14° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Algiers is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in January60February15° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Algiers is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in February75March16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Algiers is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in March88April18° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In April, Algiers is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in April94May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Algiers is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in May100June25° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In June, Algiers is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in June91July29° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In July, Algiers is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in July86August29° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In August, Algiers is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in August91September26° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In September, Algiers is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in September87October23° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Algiers is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in October71November18° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In November, Algiers is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Algiers.
Algiers in November61December15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Algiers is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Algiers.
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Algiers vs. Ibiza Town
In October the holiday weather in Algiers and Ibiza Town is about equally good (score 87 vs. 89). During the day Ibiza Town is 1 °C warmer than Algiers. The sea in Ibiza Town is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Algiers | Ibiza Town |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 87 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Algeria in October: the best places
In October, Algiers ranks 2 of 3 destinations in this country.
- Oran25°22°92
- 2AlgiersThis page23°22°87
- 3Constantine25°80
Planning a trip to Algiers
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Algiers in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Algiers has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 87
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,660 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Algiers
When is the best time to visit Algiers?
The best time to visit Algiers is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Algiers?
The sea temperature in Algiers ranges from 15.2 °C in February to 25.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Algiers in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Algiers?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Algiers?
The wettest month is November with 93 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Algiers get?
Algiers gets around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Algiers in?
Algiers uses the time zone Africa/Algiers, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Algiers?
A nonstop flight from London to Algiers takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,660 km.
Which school holidays are best for Algiers?
Algiers has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 95, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 59.
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