Algiers Centre
Ideal for: first visit, culture
Grand boulevards, cafés, shops and the Grande Poste, a short walk from the Casbah.
Algiers
"Algiers the White", its UNESCO-listed Casbah, its bay and Notre-Dame d'Afrique.
First visit: where to stay
Algeria: the essentials
Plan your stay in Algiers
Best areas to stay in Algiers
Hydra and El Biar
Ideal for: comfort, quiet
Residential districts on the heights, with hotels and restaurants, quieter.
Sidi Fredj
Ideal for: beach, families
A seaside resort and marina, west of the city.
When to go to Algiers: the weather month by month
The warmest months are July and August (average highs up to 33 °C); the coolest, January and February (average lows of 6 °C). The driest months: June and July; the wettest: November and December.
| Month | Average low and high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 mm | |
| Feb | 72 mm | |
| Mar | 59 mm | |
| Apr | 58 mm | |
| May | 39 mm | |
| Jun | 9 mm | |
| Jul | 2 mm | |
| Aug | 11 mm | |
| Sept | 28 mm | |
| Oct | 52 mm | |
| Nov | 103 mm | |
| Dec | 86 mm |
Averages from the Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) weather station (1991–2020 normals): the weather in any given year may differ. Source: Wikipedia, “Algiers” (accessed 28 October 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. This table is shared under the same licence.
Practical info about Algiers
Nicknamed “Algiers the White”, the capital tumbles down towards its bay like an amphitheatre. Its Casbah, the Ottoman old town, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992.
What to see in Algiers
- The Casbah, its stepped lanes, palaces and mosques;
- Notre-Dame d’Afrique, the basilica perched above the sea, with its view over the bay;
- the Martyrs’ Memorial (Maqam Echahid), overlooking the city;
- the Jardin d’Essai du Hamma, a large botanical garden, and the nearby National Museum of Fine Arts;
- the Grande Poste and the boulevards of the centre;
- on a day trip: Tipasa and its Roman ruins by the sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, west of Algiers.
Getting to Algiers
A train links Houari Boumediene Airport to Agha station, in the centre, in about 20 to 25 minutes (check timetables with SNTF). Taxis and pre-booked transfers are handy with luggage.
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