Country in Africa

Algeria Travel Guide

Algeria travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 81°F now🕔 5:33 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 45 million

Active alerts for Algeria

⚠️Wed, Aug 26: damaging gusts to 47 mph.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: damaging gusts to 45 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Algeria is a country in Africa. Algeria is a country in Africa with its capital at Algiers. It has a population of about 45 million. The capital is Algiers.

Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Algeria with partly cloudy. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 80°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Algeria is June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 48°F.

Nearby highlights include Playa de Ses Illetes, Ibiza and Mallorca.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. family time is the strongest bet in Algeria today at 9.8/10. Gusts to 36 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Algeria

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°45′13.7″N 3°3′31.7″E (36.7538, 3.0588)

Weather in Algeria right now

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81°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 93°F
Humidity87%
Wind1 mph NNE
Gusts16 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover58%
Pressure1010 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality63 · Moderate
Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset7:27 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 83%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:33 PM, Aug 24 local time.

⚠️Wed, Aug 26: damaging gusts to 47 mph.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: damaging gusts to 45 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌥️ 87° / 75°

Fog · 0% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌥️ 87° / 78°

Fog · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Quick facts about Algeria

TypeCountry
ContinentAfrica
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates36°45′13.7″N 3°3′31.7″E (36.7538, 3.0588)
CapitalAlgiers
Population45.000.000
Area919.595 sq mi
ISO codeDZ
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3DZA
CurrencyAlgerian dinar (DZD)
LanguagesArabic, Berber, French
Calling code+213
Time zoneAfrica/Algiers
Local time5:33 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Algeria

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Algeria.

Best time to visit Algeria

Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 36 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Explore Algeria

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Algeria?

Algeria is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 36.7538, 3.0588. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Algeria right now?

It is currently 81°F (27°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 87% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Algeria?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Algeria, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Algeria in?

Algeria observes Africa/Algiers (UTC+01:00). The local time is 5:33 PM.

How many people live in Algeria?

Algeria has a population of approximately 45 million.

What are the top things to do in Algeria?

Popular options include Playa de Ses Illetes, Ibiza and Mallorca.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 5:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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