The city is the capital of Algeria and is located in the north of the country, on the Mediterranean coast.
In winter, it is cold on clear nights, especially in the southern suburbs (which are further from the sea), while the days are usually mild.
from the north. Occasionally, as in January 2005 and February 2012, it can even snow. However, snow is much more frequent in the mountains behind the city, where there are ski resorts.
In summer, the weather is usually hot and sunny, with the breeze blowing from the sea.
when the wind blows from the desert. In August 1988 the temperature reached 47.5 °C (117.5 °F), while in July 2023 all records were broken: the temperature exceeded 44 °C (111 °F) for four days, and reached a maximum of 48.7 °C (119.7 °F).
Precipitation totals 600 mm (23.5 in) per year, and follows the typical Mediterranean pattern: the wettest period is from November to January, while it rains very rarely in summer.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.2 °C, with a minimum of
5.3 °C and a maximum of
17.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.1 °C in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in January 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.4 °C, with a minimum of
5.3 °C and a maximum of
17.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.4 °C in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
31.3 °C in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.5 °C, with a minimum of
7.2 °C and a maximum of
19.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
36.3 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.4 °C, with a minimum of
9 °C and a maximum of
21.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.5 °C in April 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29 °C. However, it reached
31.7 °C in April 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.7 °C, with a minimum of
12.4 °C and a maximum of
25 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2.8 °C in May 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
41.1 °C in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.5 °C, with a minimum of
16.1 °C and a maximum of
29 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.5 °C in June 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
44 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
9 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.7 °C, with a minimum of
19.3 °C and a maximum of
32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
9 °C in July 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C. However, it reached
44 °C in July 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.6 °C, with a minimum of
20.3 °C and a maximum of
32.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
12 °C in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
45.6 °C in August 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only
8 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
29.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.3 °C in September 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
43 °C in September 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
9.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.3 °C, with a minimum of
14.1 °C and a maximum of
26.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3 °C in October 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in October 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.3 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.5 °C, with a minimum of
9.8 °C and a maximum of
21.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in November 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
32.8 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.7 °C and a maximum of
18.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.9 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
29 °C in December 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.