When to go · Algeria
Algeria in July
Mixed month. Hot; the diaspora returns and coastal towns fill. Independence Day 5 Jul.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- High
- Algeria
- Prices
- High
- Algeria
Verdict
Hot; the diaspora returns and coastal towns fill. Independence Day 5 Jul.
Weather in July
- Mediterranean coast · Algiers, Oran, Tipasa, Annabahot
Mild wet winters, hot humid summers.
- High plateaux and Aurès · Constantine, Sétif, Batna, Timgadhot
Cold winters with snow at altitude; hot dry summers.
- Northern Sahara · Ghardaïa, Timimoun, Taghit, El Ouedhot
Warm days and cold nights in winter; sandstorms in spring.
- Central Sahara · Djanet, Tamanrasset, Tassili, Hoggarhot
Tour season October–April; the Hoggar plateau at Assekrem (2,780 m) freezes at night.
- Algiers31° / 22°, 1 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Independence Day
5 Jul
Celebrations and ceremonies.
Coastal holiday season
Summer (Jun–Aug) · Algiers
Algerians head to the beaches around Algiers and further along the coast; the centre is quieter, the corniche and beach suburbs are busier.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Algeria
- High
- Prices · Algeria
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in July
Better another month
Hot and humid; many locals holiday on the coast.