Major city · Algeria
Guelma
One day in Guelma is enough: morning at Hammam Debagh hot springs, then Guelma Roman Theatre and a quick mosque visit; return by bus to Annaba.
Guelma is a small provincial capital in northeast Algeria with a handful of historic sites and hot springs; a single day covers the main attractions, and the city is easy to reach from Annaba airport.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- DZD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (high heat)
- Airport
- AAE
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Guelma17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Guelma, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Algerian dinar (DZD).Algeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMMobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo sell SIMs with a passport; buy in an official shop in town.Algeria-wide
- Tap waterDrink bottled water.Algeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%.Algeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Algeria-wide
- SafetyGuelma is safer than many larger cities; keep to main streets, avoid late‑night walks in quiet suburbs.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets elsewhere.Algeria-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 14 fire and ambulance · 1548 Gendarmerie (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysWeekend is Friday and Saturday; many shops close Friday midday.Algeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAAE Annaba Soummam Airport (Closest airport, ~30 km (19 mi) north; buses or shared taxis connect to Guelma.).AAE Annaba Soummam Airport (Closest airport, ~19 mi (30 km) north; buses or shared taxis connect to Guelma.).
- Getting aroundWalk in the city centre; taxis are cheap and readily available; no public transit within town.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AAE Annaba Soummam Airport (Closest airport, ~30 km (19 mi) north; buses or shared taxis connect to Guelma.)AAE Annaba Soummam Airport (Closest airport, ~19 mi (30 km) north; buses or shared taxis connect to Guelma.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Dec (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Guelma: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk in the city centre; taxis are cheap and readily available; no public transit within town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Annaba
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or shared taxi, about 45 min
Connect to airport or explore Annaba’s seaside.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Budget hotels/hostels
Nightly rates 500–3 000 DZD; communal bathrooms, hot‑water extra.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- DZD 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- DZD 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel/hostel bed1 × 1 night × DZD 500 | DZD 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × DZD 1,500 | DZD 1,500 |
| Bus Annaba → Guelma (round‑trip)1 × DZD 800 · check | DZD 800 |
| eSIM, 1 week data1 × DZD 2,500 · check | DZD 2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | DZD 530 |
| Trip total≈ DZD 5,830 per person per day, bed included | DZD 5,830 |
Communal facilities, hot water extra.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- City is generally safe, but stay alert in suburbs after dark.
- Dress modestly and avoid obvious tourist behaviour to reduce unwanted attention.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 14
- Gendarmerie
- 1548
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance14
- Gendarmerie1548
Embassy
US consulate in Algiers; French consulate in Algiers (check for local representation).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Annaba → Guelma bus: about DZD 800 round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- سمحلي — Excuse me / Sorry (samḥli)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم هذا؟ — How much is it? (bikam hatha?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayn al‑ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Guelma. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (high heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Annaba for airport connections.
- Combine Guelma with a day in Constantine (2 h train).
Sources
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