Algiers weather in December

December in Algiers: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Algiers🇩🇿 Algeria · Maghreb · City77
  1. 75Jan
  2. 81Feb
  3. 84Mar
  4. 89Apr
  5. 95May
  6. 88Jun
  7. 79Jul
  8. 78Aug
  9. 83Sep
  10. 91Oct
  11. 80Nov
  12. 77Dec

#11 of 12 months in Algiers · #543 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Days
17°C
Nights
9°C
Wet days
9
Sun
7.8 h
Humidity
77%
Daylight
10 h
Algiers, Algeria
Photo: DigitalByNADAS Photography · Pexels

Traveller notes on Algiers in December

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.
Tripadvisor community · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
Tripadvisor community · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Algiers climate normals — December

Daytime high17°C / 62°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low9°C / 49°F
Feels like (high)15°C / 59°F
Sea temperature18°C / 64°F🧊 bracing
Rainfall72 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine7.8 h/day
Daylight9.7 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Algiers in December

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.

Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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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.

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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?

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Algiers in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Algiers?
December in Algiers: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Algiers on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Algiers in December?
In December, Algiers averages a daily high of 16.9°C and a low of 9.3°C, with about 71.8 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Algiers in December?
Algiers has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.

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