AI-generatedMostaganem at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 24.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 377 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 102 m
Climate in Mostaganem
Mostaganem has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Mostaganem is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mostaganem
The best time to visit Mostaganem is from March to May and in October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is November with 66 mm of precipitation.
Mostaganem through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mostaganem in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Mostaganem in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–34 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Mostaganem in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–31 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Mostaganem in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:0518:25
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 06:49–07:40 · evening 17:51–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:39–06:49 · evening 18:41–18:51
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.
October in Mostaganem compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The sea cools from 23° to 20°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 13° |
| Sea | 23° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Mostaganem in October?
In October, Mostaganem is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min07:05 – 18:25
- 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
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Mostaganem
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Mostaganem: score 99 against 92. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in May. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 14° |
| Sea | 21.7° | 18.5° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Rainfall | 30 mm | 27 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mostaganem month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January17° · Sea 16° · 5.9 h
In January, Mostaganem is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in January82February18° · Sea 16° · 6.6 h
In February, Mostaganem is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in February87March20° · Sea 16° · 7.1 h
In March, Mostaganem is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in March92April23° · Sea 17° · 8.2 h
In April, Mostaganem is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in April99May26° · Sea 19° · 9.2 h
In May, Mostaganem is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in May81June30° · Sea 21° · 10.6 h
In June, Mostaganem is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in June61July33° · Sea 24° · 11.0 h
In July, Mostaganem is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in July57August34° · Sea 25° · 10.3 h
In August, Mostaganem is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in August76September31° · Sea 24° · 8.4 h
In September, Mostaganem is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in September92October27° · Sea 22° · 7.3 h
In October, Mostaganem is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in October78November21° · Sea 19° · 5.8 h
In November, Mostaganem is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in November78December18° · Sea 17° · 5.4 h
In December, Mostaganem is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mostaganem.
Mostaganem in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mostaganem
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 67 days a year, mostly from July to August.
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 | 73 | 17° | 6° | 15.9° | 5.9 h | 9 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 18° | 7° | 15.5° | 6.6 h | 8 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 20° | 9° | 15.7° | 7.1 h | 7 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 23° | 11° | 16.7° | 8.2 h | 7 | 40 |
| MayMay | 99 | 26° | 14° | 18.5° | 9.2 h | 5 | 27 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 30° | 18° | 21.1° | 10.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 33° | 21° | 23.7° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 34° | 21° | 24.9° | 10.3 h | 0 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 31° | 19° | 23.8° | 8.4 h | 3 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 27° | 15° | 21.7° | 7.3 h | 5 | 30 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 21° | 11° | 18.9° | 5.8 h | 9 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 18° | 8° | 16.9° | 5.4 h | 8 | 50 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
35.93° N, 0.09° E · 102 m · Africa/Algiers
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Mostaganem
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.8 – 22.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mostaganem ranges from 15.5 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.2 and 26.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.9° | 15.4° | 16.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.5° | 14.7° | 16.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.7° | 15.2° | 16.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.7° | 16.1° | 17.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.9° | 19.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.1° | 20.3° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.7° | 22.6° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 24.9° | 24.2° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.8° | 22.9° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.7° | 20.8° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 18.9° | 18.1° | 19.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.9° | 16.3° | 17.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mostaganem
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 7.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Mostaganem, 65 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Mostaganem: 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, Mostaganem has about 5 rainy days with 30 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mostaganem
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Mostaganem
How breezy and how cloudy Mostaganem 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 Mostaganem typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Mostaganem: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Mostaganem
How often the day gets hot in Mostaganem (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, Mostaganem has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Planning a trip to Mostaganem
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mostaganem 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.
Mostaganem has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,730 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.
Good to know: Algeria
- Currency
- Algerian Dinar (DZD)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, E, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +213
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Mostaganem vs Oran
In October the holiday weather in Mostaganem and Oran is about equally good (score 92 vs 92). During the day Oran is 1 °C cooler than Mostaganem. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Mostaganem | Oran |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct | Feb – Jun, Oct |
Through the year
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Algeria in October: the best places
In October, Mostaganem ranks 1 of 16 destinations in this country.
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- 3Sidi Bel Abbès26°89
- 4Tlemcen25°88
- 5Algiers26°22°87
- 6Sétif22°87
- 7Timgad23°87
- 8Tizi-Ouzou24°86
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Frequently asked questions about Mostaganem
When is the best time to visit Mostaganem?
The best time to visit Mostaganem is from March to May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mostaganem?
The sea temperature in Mostaganem ranges from 15.5 °C in February to 24.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Mostaganem in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Mostaganem?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Mostaganem?
The wettest month is November with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mostaganem get?
Mostaganem gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Mostaganem in?
Mostaganem is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mostaganem?
A nonstop flight from London to Mostaganem takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,730 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mostaganem?
Mostaganem has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 95, summer holidays 58, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 76.