May weather forecast
Algeria

May signifies the end of the spring season in Algeria and the commencement of warmer summer temperatures. The climate across the various regions of Algeria during this time showcases a transition from the mild spring weather to the upcoming hot summer.

Along the coastal region, which includes cities like Algiers and Oran, average temperatures range between 16°C (60.8°F) and 24°C (75.2°F). May typically experiences decreased rainfall in these areas, and the overall climate becomes notably drier as summer approaches. Longer daylight hours offer ample opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities.

In the vast Sahara Desert, the city of Tamanrasset and its surrounding areas experience significant differences between day and night temperatures. The daytime temperatures typically hover between 35°C (95°F) and 40°C (104°F), while nighttime temperatures settle around 20°C (68°F). Precipitation continues to be negligible, maintaining the characteristic arid desert conditions.

Meanwhile, in the Atlas Mountains and high plateaus, regions such as Constantine experience a further increase in temperatures, typically ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). The snowfall seen in the winter months is now a distant memory, and the landscape is largely clear and green, providing stunning vistas.

In comparison to April, May continues the warming trend, and precipitation rates across the country decrease further. The comfortable spring weather begins to give way to the more extreme temperatures of summer, particularly in the Sahara Desert. Despite the rising temperatures, May is generally a pleasant month to explore the diverse climates and geographic landscapes of Algeria.

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• Algiers - May »
  On the first day of May in Algiers sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 19:36. Throughout the year, in Algiers there are 90 rainfall days, and 518mm (20.39") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Oran - May »
  As Oran welcomes May, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F) in April to a moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F). In Oran the average seawater temperature in May is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
• Constantine - May »
  On the first day of May in Constantine sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 19:21. In Constantine snow does not fall in April through November.
• Annaba - May »
  In Annaba in May, during 10.3 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Annaba sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:18.
• Blida - May »
  The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Blida with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and an average low of 13.3°C (55.9°F). In Blida snow does not fall in January, March through August, October through December.
• Batna - May »
  In Batna in May, during 12 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With the onset of May, Batna experiences a subtle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a comfortable 18.6°C (65.5°F) in April to an agreeable 22.9°C (73.2°F).
• Djelfa - May »
  In Djelfa during May, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. The shift into May in Djelfa, Algeria, is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a refreshing 19.9°C (67.8°F) in April to a warm 24.7°C (76.5°F).
• Setif - May »
  In Setif, Algeria, during May, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Setif, Algeria, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 19:26.
• Sidi Bel Abbès - May »
  With the onset of May, Sidi Bel Abbès observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from April's pleasant 20°C (68°F) to a warm 24°C (75.2°F). Sidi Bel Abbès's May nights bring a significant temperature shift, averaging at a frosty 8°C (46.4°F).
• Biskra - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Biskra, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 19:44 CET. In Biskra, in May, during 5.2 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tebessa - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Tebessa, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 19:36 CET. In Tebessa in May, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.
• El Oued - May »
  On the last day of May, in El Oued sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 19:36 CET. In El Oued, Algeria, in May, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation.