Algiers weather in November
In November, Algiers sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 89 mm of rain across 11.4 wet days and about 10 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 18°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 30 min at the start of November to 9 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Algiers's 12th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Algiers's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 89 mm
- 11.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 hours
- 7:33 AM – 5:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.78 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.2
- out of 10
Algiers is capital city of Algeria.
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM2.5 21.5 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 6,513/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~944 CE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 18°C by the end.
A typical November day in Algiers reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 16°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 5°C cooler than October and about 3°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 15 |
| 2 | 22 | 15 |
| 3 | 22 | 15 |
| 4 | 21 | 15 |
| 5 | 21 | 15 |
| 6 | 21 | 14 |
| 7 | 21 | 14 |
| 8 | 21 | 14 |
| 9 | 20 | 14 |
| 10 | 20 | 14 |
| 11 | 20 | 14 |
| 12 | 20 | 14 |
| 13 | 20 | 13 |
| 14 | 20 | 13 |
| 15 | 19 | 13 |
| 16 | 19 | 13 |
| 17 | 19 | 13 |
| 18 | 19 | 13 |
| 19 | 19 | 13 |
| 20 | 19 | 13 |
| 21 | 19 | 13 |
| 22 | 18 | 12 |
| 23 | 18 | 12 |
| 24 | 18 | 12 |
| 25 | 18 | 12 |
| 26 | 18 | 12 |
| 27 | 18 | 12 |
| 28 | 18 | 12 |
| 29 | 18 | 12 |
| 30 | 18 | 12 |
How November really feels in Algiers
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Algiers weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 7th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° / 9° | 81 | 11 | 9.8 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 16° / 9° | 67 | 10.2 | 10.6 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 18° / 11° | 62 | 8.6 | 11.7 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 19° / 12° | 61 | 8.5 | 12.9 | 6.7 |
| May | 23° / 15° | 43 | 5.7 | 13.9 | 7.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 19° | 7 | 1.3 | 14.5 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 30° / 22° | 1 | 0.2 | 14.3 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 31° / 23° | 7 | 1.4 | 13.4 | 6.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 20° | 27 | 5.2 | 12.2 | 7.1 |
| Oct | 24° / 17° | 58 | 7 | 11.1 | 7.6 |
| Nov | 19° / 13° | 89 | 11.4 | 10 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 16° / 11° | 80 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in November, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 38%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 33 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 66 | 34 |
| 4 | 66 | 34 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 62 | 38 |
| 12 | 62 | 38 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 61 | 39 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
| 17 | 60 | 40 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 61 | 39 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 61 | 39 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Algiers gets around 89 mm of rain over 11.4 wet days in November, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 39% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 32 |
| 4 | 33 |
| 5 | 34 |
| 6 | 35 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 36 |
| 9 | 36 |
| 10 | 37 |
| 11 | 37 |
| 12 | 37 |
| 13 | 37 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 38 |
| 21 | 38 |
| 22 | 39 |
| 23 | 39 |
| 24 | 39 |
| 25 | 39 |
| 26 | 39 |
| 27 | 39 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 38 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 72% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 38 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 60 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 |
| Comfortable (%) | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 48 | 13 | 1 |
| 2 | 41 | 47 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 43 | 45 | 11 | 1 |
| 4 | 46 | 44 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | 49 | 42 | 9 | 0 |
| 6 | 51 | 41 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | 54 | 39 | 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 57 | 37 | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | 60 | 35 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 63 | 33 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | 66 | 31 | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | 68 | 29 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | 71 | 27 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 73 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | 74 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | 77 | 22 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | 78 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | 80 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | 81 | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | 82 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | 84 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 86 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 87 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 88 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | 89 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | 90 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | 91 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | 92 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 92 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 93 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 13 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 30 min at the start of November to 9 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 7:17 AM to 7:46 AM, and sunset from 5:45 PM to 5:28 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:35 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.5 | 7:17 | 5:45 |
| 2 | 10.4 | 7:18 | 5:44 |
| 3 | 10.4 | 7:19 | 5:43 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 7:20 | 5:42 |
| 5 | 10.3 | 7:21 | 5:41 |
| 6 | 10.3 | 7:22 | 5:40 |
| 7 | 10.3 | 7:23 | 5:40 |
| 8 | 10.2 | 7:24 | 5:39 |
| 9 | 10.2 | 7:26 | 5:38 |
| 10 | 10.2 | 7:27 | 5:37 |
| 11 | 10.1 | 7:28 | 5:36 |
| 12 | 10.1 | 7:29 | 5:36 |
| 13 | 10.1 | 7:30 | 5:35 |
| 14 | 10.1 | 7:31 | 5:34 |
| 15 | 10.0 | 7:32 | 5:34 |
| 16 | 10.0 | 7:33 | 5:33 |
| 17 | 10.0 | 7:34 | 5:32 |
| 18 | 10.0 | 7:35 | 5:32 |
| 19 | 9.9 | 7:36 | 5:31 |
| 20 | 9.9 | 7:37 | 5:31 |
| 21 | 9.9 | 7:38 | 5:30 |
| 22 | 9.9 | 7:39 | 5:30 |
| 23 | 9.8 | 7:40 | 5:30 |
| 24 | 9.8 | 7:41 | 5:29 |
| 25 | 9.8 | 7:42 | 5:29 |
| 26 | 9.8 | 7:43 | 5:29 |
| 27 | 9.7 | 7:44 | 5:28 |
| 28 | 9.7 | 7:45 | 5:28 |
| 29 | 9.7 | 7:46 | 5:28 |
| 30 | 9.7 | 7:46 | 5:28 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.78 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.33 kWh/m² to a high of 7.52 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 2.78 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.5 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Algiers
None of Algiers's seasonal hazards are active in November. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Algiers sees seasonal dust haze (June–July), heaviest in July.
Is November a good time to visit Algiers?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Algiers for sightseeing.
What to pack for Algiers in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Algiers sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 13°C. Worth packing: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Algiers in November
The nearest coast averages about 19°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 km away) is warmest in August at about 25°C and coldest in February near 15°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 6 to Nov 5 — about 5 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Cool |
| Feb | 15 | Cool |
| Mar | 15 | Cool |
| Apr | 16 | Cool |
| May | 18 | Cool |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 24 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 24 | Warm |
| Oct | 22 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 19 | Cool |
| Dec | 17 | Cool |
UV index in Algiers in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Algiers peaks around July 17 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Algiers in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Algiers is worst in July — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (November, 16 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Algiers's WHO annual average of 21.5 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 18 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 19 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 21 | Moderate |
| Mar | 24 | Moderate |
| Apr | 23 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 19 | Moderate |
Where is Algiers?
Algiers sits at 36.7°N, 3.1°E, 113 m above sea level, in Algeria. The nearest listed city is Birkhadem, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Algiers
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Algiers.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Algiers has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 172 m around an average of 61 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 403 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,615 m.
The land around Algiers is covered by artificial surfaces (67%) within 3 km, water (30%) and artificial surfaces (29%) within 16 km, and water (34%) and grassland (22%) within 80 km.
Algeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,051
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 69%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 468
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Algiers (36.7323°, 3.0875°, elevation 113 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).