🇩🇿 Algiers vs Cape Town 🇿🇦

Algiers, Algeria vs Cape Town, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Algiers is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Algiers is drier, with roughly 9 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇩🇿 Algiers🇿🇦 Cape Town
Avg annual high
23°C
22°C
Hottest month
August · 32°C
February · 27°C
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)July (7°C low)
Rainy days / year
80
89
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberApril, October, November

🇩🇿 Algiers

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (32°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Algiers or Cape Town warmer?

Algiers is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Algiers or Cape Town?

Cape Town is rainier — Algiers sees about 9 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Algiers vs Cape Town?

Algiers is best around April, May, October; Cape Town is best around April, October, November.

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