Best time to visit Algeria

The climate in Algeria through the year

When to go

Algeria scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in March–December, with an average of 90 out of 100 in October across the 43 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in October range from 22°C in Sétif to 32°C in Ouargla. January and February are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in January (57), with daytime highs from 9°C to 18°C.

Where in the country

In October, the highest scores are in Laghouat (97), Messaad (96) and Barika (95). The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• October: Constantine, Batna City, Djelfa, Sidi Bel Abbes, Tébessa and 15 more
• June: Algiers, Oran, Blida, Sétif, Skikda and 8 more
• November: Biskra, El Oued, Ouargla, Béchar, Touggourt and 1 more
• May: Annaba and Mostaganem
• September: El Achir

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Ouargla is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 31°C) and Sétif the coolest (20°C). Souk Ahras gets the most precipitation, about 770 mm a year, and Ouargla the least, about 40 mm. The highest-lying is Tikjda at about 1,200 m. The warmest sea is at Annaba: 27°C in August.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Algeria averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: May–October. Best in June: Blida (94), Medea (94) and Algiers (93)
• City break: September–June. Best in November: Biskra (100), El Oued (100) and Ouargla (100)
• Hiking: October–May. Best in December: El Oued (100), Ouargla (100) and Béchar (100)