AI-generatedTipaza at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 572 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 97 m
Climate in Tipaza
Tipaza has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Tipaza is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tipaza
The best time to visit Tipaza is from June to September. 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 June. The wettest month is November with 86 mm of precipitation.
Tipaza through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tipaza in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Tipaza in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Tipaza in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Tipaza in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tipaza for you.
Your best months: July – September
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: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:5618:15
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 06:40–07:31 · evening 17:41–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:40 · evening 18:31–18:41
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 Tipaza compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea cools from 23° to 21°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 13° |
| Sea | 23° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Tipaza in October?
In October, Tipaza is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tipaza.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:56 – 18:15
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Tipaza
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Tipaza: score 100 against 83. In July, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 20° |
| Sea | 22.1° | 23.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 11.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 45 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4better | 23 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tipaza month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January17° · Sea 16° · 5.8 h
In January, Tipaza is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipaza.
Tipaza in January23February17° · Sea 15° · 6.3 h
In February, Tipaza is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipaza.
Tipaza in February26March19° · Sea 16° · 7.3 h
In March, Tipaza is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipaza.
Tipaza in March41April21° · Sea 17° · 8.1 h
In April, Tipaza is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tipaza.
Tipaza in April68May24° · Sea 18° · 9.0 h
In May, Tipaza is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tipaza.
Tipaza in May90June27° · Sea 21° · 10.7 h
In June, Tipaza is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.7 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 Tipaza.
Tipaza in June100July30° · Sea 24° · 11.2 h
In July, Tipaza is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 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 Tipaza.
Tipaza in July99August31° · Sea 25° · 10.0 h
In August, Tipaza is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 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 Tipaza.
Tipaza in August94September29° · Sea 24° · 7.7 h
In September, Tipaza is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tipaza.
Tipaza in September83October26° · Sea 22° · 7.0 h
In October, Tipaza is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tipaza.
Tipaza in October35November21° · Sea 19° · 5.5 h
In November, Tipaza is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipaza.
Tipaza in November20December18° · Sea 17° · 5.3 h
In December, Tipaza is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tipaza.
Tipaza 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 Tipaza
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 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), 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 82 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 | 20 | 17° | 7° | 15.7° | 5.8 h | 11 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 17° | 7° | 15.3° | 6.3 h | 10 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 19° | 9° | 15.5° | 7.3 h | 10 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 21° | 11° | 16.5° | 8.1 h | 9 | 65 |
| MayMay | 68 | 24° | 14° | 18.4° | 9.0 h | 7 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 27° | 17° | 21.1° | 10.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 20° | 23.9° | 11.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 31° | 21° | 25.2° | 10.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 29° | 19° | 24.2° | 7.7 h | 5 | 28 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 26° | 15° | 22.1° | 7.0 h | 7 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 35 | 21° | 12° | 19.1° | 5.5 h | 11 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 18° | 9° | 16.8° | 5.3 h | 10 | 72 |
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
36.59° N, 2.45° E · 97 m · Africa/Algiers
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Tipaza
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.8 – 22.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tipaza ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 25.2 °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 26.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.7° | 15.1° | 16.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.3° | 14.7° | 15.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.5° | 14.9° | 16.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.5° | 15.9° | 17.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.4° | 17.8° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.1° | 20.4° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.9° | 22.6° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.2° | 23.4° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.1° | 20.8° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.1° | 18.2° | 20.2° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.8° | 16.2° | 17.4° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tipaza
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 7.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Tipaza, 62 % 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 Tipaza: 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, Tipaza has about 7 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tipaza
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 25 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 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 Tipaza
How breezy and how cloudy Tipaza 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 Tipaza typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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 44 % of the sky over Tipaza: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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 Tipaza
How often the day gets hot in Tipaza (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, Tipaza has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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
Planning a trip to Tipaza
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tipaza 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.
Tipaza has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,670 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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Tipaza compared
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Tipaza vs Algiers
In October the holiday weather in Tipaza and Algiers is about equally good (score 83 vs 82). During the day it is about as warm in Algiers as in Tipaza. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tipaza | Algiers |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Mar – Jun, Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Tipaza ranks 9 of 16 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tipaza
When is the best time to visit Tipaza?
The best time to visit Tipaza is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tipaza?
The sea temperature in Tipaza ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 25.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Tipaza in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Tipaza?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Tipaza?
The wettest month is November with 86 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tipaza get?
Tipaza gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 5.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Tipaza in?
Tipaza is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tipaza?
A nonstop flight from London to Tipaza takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tipaza?
Tipaza has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 72, summer holidays 99, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 20.