The weather in January in Algiers

It's pleasantly warm in January in Algiers with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 8°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Algiers. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Algiers, Algeria. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2021, Algiers reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Algiers is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit chilly.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,4 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Algiers

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Algiers. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Algiers New York
Average temperature 21°C 5°C
Max. temperature 23°C 11°C
Min. temperature 6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,4 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 1 day 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Algiers with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 21°C, with nights around 7°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Algiers is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Algiers, Algeria. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Algiers

Temperature in January in Algiers over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Algiers, Algeria. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Algiers

Total precipitation in January in Algiers over the years

Daily UV index in January in Algiers

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Algiers, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Algiers by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Algiers. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.