Algiers Weather History
Algeria · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Algiers sits 4090km from the equator, 1m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters (Hot-summer Mediterranean climate). Its record high is 47.5°C, set 2023-07-23, its record low -1.8°C, set 1985-01-10.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Algiers
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Algiers?
The highest temperature in this record for Algiers is 47.5°C, measured on 2023-07-23. That is a recorded daily value from Algiers's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Algiers?
The lowest temperature in this record for Algiers is -1.8°C, measured on 1985-01-10. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Algiers get a year?
Algiers averages 575mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 82 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Algiers?
On 1984-10-10, 92.4mm fell on Algiers, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 16% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Algiers get a year?
Algiers averages 3904 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.7 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Algiers?
Across the summer months Algiers averages a daytime high near 29.7°C, while winter nights average 7.6°C. The seasons here are set from Algiers's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Algiers?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Algiers is 62 km/h, on 1987-01-10. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
