When to go · Algeria
Algeria in December
Good month. Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Medium
- Algeria
- Prices
- High
- Algeria
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Algeria
Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
Weather in December
- Mediterranean coast · Algiers, Oran, Tipasa, Annabarainy
Mild wet winters, hot humid summers.
- High plateaux and Aurès · Constantine, Sétif, Batna, Timgadcool
Cold winters with snow at altitude; hot dry summers.
- Northern Sahara · Ghardaïa, Timimoun, Taghit, El Ouedcool
Warm days and cold nights in winter; sandstorms in spring.
- Central Sahara · Djanet, Tamanrasset, Tassili, Hoggarbest weather
Tour season October–April; the Hoggar plateau at Assekrem (2,780 m) freezes at night.
- Algiers17° / 9°, 12 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Algeria
- Medium
- Prices · Algeria
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
Where to go in December
Rated best or good this month
Central Sahara
Best weather of the year (Djanet, Tamanrasset, Tassili, Hoggar)