Algiers Weather in July

In July in Algiers, the temperature keeps rising to a hot level, even hitting to sweltering degrees sometimes. To summarize, Algiers weather in July is not favorable for outdoor activities. But the sea temperatures climb high enough for kinds of water activities and the precipitation drops to the yearly lowest range, imposing no big influence on the trip. On the contrary, the sunlight duration increases to the yearly highest level, and its high intensity could bother visitors a lot. 

Hot Summer with Sudden Heat Waves

Hot July in Algiers

For the most time, the high temperatures hover between 28 and 33 degrees Celsius (82 - 91 degrees Fahrenheit), making people feel hot and sweat easily when conducting outdoor visits; it could exceed 35℃ (95℉) even reach 40℃ (104℉) in some years. Across the month, the latter half tends to see higher degrees interspersed with sudden heat waves. It can be said that Algiers climate in July turns burning hot. Together with not low air humidity, you may have an illusion of staying in a sauna room. Even with relatively large temperature differences between day and night, only a few coolness, sometimes not a hint at all, can be felt at night as the low values normally ranges from 22 to 26℃ (72 - 79℉).

Driest Month of the Year

July receives the least precipitation of the year, merely 1 mm (0.04 in) on average, which is even lower than some southern desert cities in Algeria like Tamanrasset (5 mm in July). Despite of the drought climate of Algiers in July, with moisture from the Mediterranean nearby, the average air humidity still keeps around 67% which gives visitors no dry skin but some muggy feelings instead. 

There are about 2 days with some rainfall; in some years, it witnesses no rainy days at all. Even if it rains, the intensity is so low that you can barely feel it and the roads can be hardly soaked, not mention to disrupt your travel schedule. 

Long Daytime with Scorching Sunshine

Martyrs' Memorial under Bright Sunshine

Throughout July, the day breaks at 5:30 - 6:00 and night falls at 20:10 - 20:00, showing a decreasing daylength from14h40m to 14h5m, but the average daytime remains quite ample for a full daytrip. Furthermore, the weather of Algiers in July is particularly sunny with sunlight duration averaging 11 hours per day. Completely sunny days account for over two thirds of the month. 

Unfortunately, the ultraviolet rays in Algiers in July are considerably strong and the index is usually as high as level 10. It means chemical sunscreen measures alone like using sunblock might fail to provide full protection and physical ones like wearing sunglasses and sunhat become indispensable.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Algiers?

To be honest, it is not recommended to travel to Algiers this month mainly because the temperatures and UV index in July are relatively high, not agreeable for outdoor sightseeing. You have to be fully armed to deal with the strong sunshine during daytime, but more clothes and accessories turn to make you keep sweating when visiting outdoor attractions, thus bringing unpleasant clammy stickiness.

Gorgeous Coastal Views in Algiers

However, July is indeed a good time to enjoy yourself by the sea. Frequent sunny days brings visitors gorgeous costal views where the sapphire-like Mediterranean stretches out to meet the azure sky and the gentle waves kiss the white beach. What’s more, as the average sea temperatures fluctuate around 23℃ (73℉), you can engage in kinds of interesting seashore activities, such as diving deep to see fish groups and colorful corals. 

Packing Lists for Algiers Trip in July

Clothes: You had better prepare clothes made of cotton and flax that help to absorb sweat in time. For upper body, T-shirts are mostly chosen, usually matched with sunscreen sleeves or coats to resist the scorching sunlight; they are also useful in cool indoor places with strong air conditioning. In terms of the bottoms, it is advised to wear light summer pants; and for cooler alternatives, shorts for boys and long dress for girls are good choices. Don’t forget swim suits if your trip involves the relevant water activities.

Shoes: Different shoes are needed for urban and costal explorations respectively; breathable light sneakers like canvas suit the former better and slippers suit the later. To save more luggage space, a pair of stream trekking shoes or sport sandals are able to handle both situations.

Others: Sunscreen products are of great importance in Algiers in July, including high-SPF sunblock, sunglasses and sunhats; parasols are strongly suggested since shade from them can offer you some relief under sunshine. Bring mosquito repellent items especially when visiting flourish Hamma Botanic Garden where mosquitoes are rampant. 

Travel Tips for Algiers in July

1. On July 5 every year, local people celebrate the Independence Day of Algeria and enjoy a one-day holiday. Because of the ceremony and festival celebrations, Algiers’s urban center and main squares like Grande Post Office and Martyrs’ Memorial Monument are usually crowded with people and some areas might be under traffic control, thus causing certain inconvenience. While, the good aspect lies in that you can see lively parades involving traditional music and dancing as well as flying national flags of Algeria everywhere, which provides you with a special travel experience.

2. Remember to use high-SPF sunscreen cream specialized for ocean explorations which is friendly to corals. In addition, be sure to reapply it frequently in case that the effect is weakened by sea water, thus resulting in sunburn. 

3. As the air conditioners in indoor places like shopping malls and hotels work efficiently, mind the temperature differences between indoor and outdoor sites in case of catching a cold.