Tipasa
Algeria UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tipasa is an ancient city and Roman colony that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This archaeological site in Algeria is one of the 14 most looked-up sights on this website and ranks 10th among the country's sights for English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of June, July, and August, when daily highs reach between 25 °C and 29 °C and rainfall is minimal. The wettest months are December and January, which see about 100 mm of rain.
Tipasa is located 59 km from the capital, Algiers. The nearest airport is Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers, which is 70 km away. Visitors can also combine a trip to this site with a visit to the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, located about 10 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is December, with about 108 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 101 | 82 | 63 | 46 | 38 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 50 | 96 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
