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Algiers & the Algerian coast

Algiers & the Algerian coast · Algeria · Algiers

A whitewashed casbah steep enough to leave your legs aching by lunchtime, Roman ruins along the coast that rival anything in Italy with a fraction of the visitors, and a Mediterranean waterfront the rest of North Africa's coastline gets more credit for.

The best time to visit Algiers & the Algerian coast is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 04:44 (UTC+1).

Best time to go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
ALG · Algiers

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High12 to 36°C54 to 97°F Rain0 to 120mm0 to 4.7in

April · high 71°F · rain 3.4in · 13.1h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.

Algiers & the Algerian coast month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January16°C61°F85mm3.3in9.9h9.9h
February19°C65°F27mm1.1in10.8h10.8h
March20°C68°F82mm3.2in11.9h11.9h
April21°C71°F86mm3.4in13.1h13.1hin the recommended window
May25°C78°F53mm2.1in14.1h14.1hin the recommended window
June29°C85°F12mm0.5in14.7h14.7hin the recommended window
July34°C92°F1mm0.0in14.4h14.4h
August34°C93°F6mm0.2in13.5h13.5h
September31°C88°F24mm0.9in12.4h12.4hin the recommended window
October28°C82°F26mm1.0in11.2h11.2hin the recommended window
November21°C70°F119mm4.7in10.2h10.2h
December19°C66°F67mm2.6in9.7h9.7h

Good to know

Currency
DZD · Algerian dinar
Language
Arabic, Standard Algerian Berber
Plug
C, E, F
Driving
on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.

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