Notre-Dame d'Afrique
Notre-Dame d'Afrique is a Catholic pilgrimage church and minor basilica located in Algiers. Built in 1872 in the Byzantine Revival style, it is dedicated to Mary and is one of the most looked-up sights in Algeria.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, particularly July and August, when temperatures reach daily highs of 29 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is minimal. For those who prefer milder weather, May and June offer daily highs between 22 °C and 26 °C with low rainfall. The wettest months are December and January, which see about 129 mm and 100 mm of rain respectively.
The site is located 3 km from the capital, Algiers, and is approximately 19 km from Houari Boumediene Airport. While visiting, you can also see the Casbah of Algiers, which is 2.5 km away, Maqam Echahid at 6.6 km, or Djamaa el Djazaïr, located 11.2 km from the basilica.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 129 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 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 100 | 79 | 58 | 44 | 39 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 64 | 109 | 129 |
| 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.
