Climate Algeria
Algeria has a desert climate. The daytime temperature is warm to hot, while it can also be cold at night. You won't have rain here anytime soon. The average annual temperature for Algeria is 41° degrees and there is about 146 inch of rain in a year. It is dry for 222 days a year with an average humidity of 67% and an UV-index of 5.
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Climate Algeria by month
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Day temp. (°F) |
58 |
57 |
62 |
66 |
71 |
79 |
86 |
87 |
81 |
76 |
66 |
60 |
| Night temp. (°F) |
48 |
46 |
49 |
53 |
58 |
65 |
72 |
73 |
69 |
64 |
56 |
50 |
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Precipitation (inch) |
23 |
17 |
17 |
15 |
11 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
16 |
18 |
16 |
| Days with rain |
16 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
9 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
8 |
10 |
15 |
11 |
| Dry days |
15 |
14 |
17 |
17 |
22 |
25 |
28 |
28 |
22 |
21 |
15 |
20 |
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Sun hours per day |
7 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
11 |
12 |
12 |
11 |
10 |
9 |
6 |
6 |
| Wind force (Bft) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| UV-index |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
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Best time to visit Algeria
Algeria is one of the largest countries in Africa. The best time to visit Algeria is generally from November to April. However, the climate varies greatly from north to south. The northern coastal area has a favorable Mediterranean climate, while the highlands south of the coast have hot summers and cold winters with little rain.
The southern part has a typical desert climate with hot dry summer days and mild rainy winters. This region is best avoided during the summer period unless you can stand the heat well.
Sirocco winds
Algeria's weather is influenced by sirocco winds. These winds, sometimes called "chili" in Algeria, are caused by hot air coming directly from the Sahara desert. This can last from half a day to sometimes four or five days. Visibility is poor and the fine dust can cause breathing difficulties.
Algeria weather by month
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Algeria?
Algeria lies in a straight line about 4,271 miles from United States (New York → Algiers).
How long is the flight to Algeria?
The flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Algeria is approximately 13 h. 30 min.
What are the largest airports in Algeria?
These are the largest airports in Algeria:
- Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers
- Es Senia Airport (ORN) in Oran
- Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL) in Constantine
- Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE) in Annaba
- Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaïa
- Batna Airport (BLJ) in Batna
- Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) in Sétif
- Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM) in Tlemcen
- Biskra Airport (BSK) in Biskra
- Ain el Beida Airport (OGX) in Ouargla
How many inhabitants does Algeria have?
Algeria has 41,697,498 inhabitants.
How big is Algeria?
The surface area of Algeria is 1,480,013 mi². It is 6x bigger than United States.
What is the capital of Algeria?
The capital of Algeria is Algiers.
What is the area code of Algeria?
The area code to call Algeria is +213.
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