Casbah of Algiers قصبة الجزائر
Algeria UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Casbah of Algiers is a medina quarter and urban area in Algeria. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 0.6 square kilometer area is one of the most looked-up sights in Algeria.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is from May to June or September to October, when temperatures are moderate and rainfall is minimal. The winter months, particularly November and December, experience the highest rainfall, with over 100 millimeters each month. Summer temperatures in July and August can reach 29 °C to 30 °C.
To reach the Casbah, fly into Houari Boumediene Airport, which is 17 kilometers away. The site is located 1 kilometer from the center of Algiers. Nearby, you can visit Notre-Dame d'Afrique, 2.5 kilometers away, Maqam Echahid, 4.3 kilometers away, or Djamaa el Djazaïr, 8.7 kilometers away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 140 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 109 | 87 | 64 | 50 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 70 | 119 | 140 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
