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When to go · Algeria

Algeria, month by month

The best months for Algeria: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGoodPeak Sahara season in Djanet and Tamanrasset; cold nights. Wet in Algiers.Mediterranean coast: rainy · High plateaux and Aurès: cool · Northern Sahara: coolCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
  2. FebruaryGreatGood desert month; Ramadan begins about 8 Feb in 2027 (check).Mediterranean coast: rainy · High plateaux and Aurès: cool · Northern Sahara: best weatherCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchGreatSpring on the coast; last good desert weeks. Eid al-Fitr about 10 Mar 2027 (check).Mediterranean coast: fine · High plateaux and Aurès: fine · Northern Sahara: best weatherCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilGreatGreen hills; ideal for Roman sites.Mediterranean coast: best weather · High plateaux and Aurès: best weather · Northern Sahara: best weatherCrowds: Low
  5. MayGreatWarm and bright in the north; the south is too hot. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 (check).Mediterranean coast: best weather · High plateaux and Aurès: best weather · Northern Sahara: fineCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
  6. JuneMixedBeach season begins; Sahara closed for tours.Mediterranean coast: best weather · High plateaux and Aurès: best weather · Northern Sahara: hotCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
  7. JulyMixedHot; the diaspora returns and coastal towns fill. Independence Day 5 Jul.Mediterranean coast: hot · High plateaux and Aurès: hot · Northern Sahara: hotCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  8. AugustMixedHottest; beaches packed.Mediterranean coast: hot · High plateaux and Aurès: hot · Northern Sahara: hotCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
  9. SeptemberGreatWarm sea and fewer crowds.Mediterranean coast: best weather · High plateaux and Aurès: best weather · Northern Sahara: fineCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatSahara season opens; comfortable in the north.Mediterranean coast: best weather · High plateaux and Aurès: best weather · Northern Sahara: best weatherCrowds: Low
  11. NovemberGreatGood everywhere; 1 Nov revolution anniversary.Mediterranean coast: fine · High plateaux and Aurès: fine · Northern Sahara: best weatherCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
  12. DecemberGoodChristmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.Mediterranean coast: rainy · High plateaux and Aurès: cool · Northern Sahara: coolCrowds: Medium

Weather by region

How each climate zone rates each month.

Weather rating by region and month
RegionJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mediterranean coastAlgiers, Oran, Tipasa, AnnabaWetWetOKBestBestBestHotHotBestBestOKWet
High plateaux and AurèsConstantine, Sétif, Batna, TimgadCoolCoolOKBestBestBestHotHotBestBestOKCool
Northern SaharaGhardaïa, Timimoun, Taghit, El OuedCoolBestBestBestOKHotHotHotOKBestBestCool
Central SaharaDjanet, Tamanrasset, Tassili, HoggarBestBestBestOKHotHotHotHotOKBestBestBest