When to go · Algeria
Algeria, month by month
The best months for Algeria: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov.
Month by month
- 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
- 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
- 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
- AprilGreatGreen hills; ideal for Roman sites.Mediterranean coast: best weather · High plateaux and Aurès: best weather · Northern Sahara: best weatherCrowds: Low
- 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
- 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
- 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
- AugustMixedHottest; beaches packed.Mediterranean coast: hot · High plateaux and Aurès: hot · Northern Sahara: hotCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays
- SeptemberGreatWarm sea and fewer crowds.Mediterranean coast: best weather · High plateaux and Aurès: best weather · Northern Sahara: fineCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatSahara season opens; comfortable in the north.Mediterranean coast: best weather · High plateaux and Aurès: best weather · Northern Sahara: best weatherCrowds: Low
- NovemberGreatGood everywhere; 1 Nov revolution anniversary.Mediterranean coast: fine · High plateaux and Aurès: fine · Northern Sahara: best weatherCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- 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.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean coastAlgiers, Oran, Tipasa, Annaba | Wet | Wet | OK | Best | Best | Best | Hot | Hot | Best | Best | OK | Wet |
| High plateaux and AurèsConstantine, Sétif, Batna, Timgad | Cool | Cool | OK | Best | Best | Best | Hot | Hot | Best | Best | OK | Cool |
| Northern SaharaGhardaïa, Timimoun, Taghit, El Oued | Cool | Best | Best | Best | OK | Hot | Hot | Hot | OK | Best | Best | Cool |
| Central SaharaDjanet, Tamanrasset, Tassili, Hoggar | Best | Best | Best | OK | Hot | Hot | Hot | Hot | OK | Best | Best | Best |