Algiers weather in August
August in Algiers: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#10 of 12 months in Algiers · #733 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 33°C
- Nights
- 22°C
- Wet days
- 1
- Sun
- 12.1 h
- Humidity
- 62%
- Daylight
- 14 h
Traveller notes on Algiers in August
Other months in Algiers
Forum posters describe November as falling within Algeria's rainy season, though temperatures remain mild rather than cold this time of year. Posters discussing the wider North African autumn note a consistent pattern across the region: warm-ish days that turn genuinely chilly once the sun sets, with waterproof layers recommended given how unpredictable conditions can be from one day to the next - some stretches stay dry and pleasant, others bring cool, persistent rain. Given the limited destination-specific detail for Algiers exactly, this note leans on that broader Mediterranean-North-African pattern: expect mild days, cooler evenings and a real chance of rain as autumn deepens toward winter. Posters generally recommend a light jacket for evenings and a compact waterproof layer as sensible November packing for an Algiers visit.
Forum posters call May the best window for Algiers specifically: warmer and drier than spring but still well ahead of June's sharp jump into full summer heat. April by comparison is described as more of a mixed bag - rain alongside sunshine, generally warm around 22C but with cooler nights. One practical tip that comes up regularly: Friday is a quiet day across the city with many shops and restaurants closed, so posters recommend planning sightseeing around it rather than losing a day to closures.
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Algiers climate normals — August
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Algiers in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyBeach season on the Algérois coast, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Algiers's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherAlgiers's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Algiers in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Sirocco and Saharan dust
15 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyDust seasonA few times a summer the wind swings round off the desert and the city goes hot, hazy and gritty for two or three days at a stretch. Cars film over and anyone with a chest complaint stays indoors. Source ↗
- Season
Beach season on the Algérois coast
25 Jun – 5 Oct · usuallySea warm enoughCrowdedThe city moves west to Sidi Fredj and Zeralda and east to the Kabylie corniche, and the coast road is solid on Fridays. Algerian holidaymakers, not foreigners, are who you will be sharing the sand with. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Algiers — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Algiers?
Algiers in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Algiers?
- August in Algiers: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Algiers on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Algiers in August?
- In August, Algiers averages a daily high of 32.8°C and a low of 21.6°C, with about 2.5 mm of rain over roughly 0.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Algiers in August?
- Algiers has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in August.
Within 300 km: Ibiza's Sea warm enough to swim around 10 Jun – 20 Oct.