When to go · Algeria
Algeria in May
Great month. Warm and bright in the north; the south is too hot. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Low
- Algeria
- Prices
- Medium
- Algeria
Verdict
Warm and bright in the north; the south is too hot. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 (check).
Weather in May
- Mediterranean coast · Algiers, Oran, Tipasa, Annababest weather
Mild wet winters, hot humid summers.
- High plateaux and Aurès · Constantine, Sétif, Batna, Timgadbest weather
Cold winters with snow at altitude; hot dry summers.
- Northern Sahara · Ghardaïa, Timimoun, Taghit, El Ouedfine
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.
- Algiers24° / 15°, 5 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.
Labour Day
1 May
Public holiday.
Eid al-Adha big impact
About 16–17 May 2027 (lunar — check)
Shops closed; buses full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Algeria
- Low
- Prices · Algeria
- Medium
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
Where to go in May
Rated best or good this month
Mediterranean coast
Best weather of the year (Algiers, Oran, Tipasa, Annaba)
High plateaux and Aurès
Best weather of the year (Constantine, Sétif, Batna, Timgad)
Warm; long evenings.