Africa Algeria is a country located in the North African region. It is bordered by Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, and Morocco. Algeria is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world, with an area of 2,381,741 square kilometres (919,595 sq mi). It is the tenth-largest country in the world. Algeria has a diverse climate, ranging from arid and semi-arid in the north, to temperate and Mediterranean in the coastal regions.
The northern region of Algeria experiences a hot desert climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The region's temperatures can reach up to 45°C (113°F) in the summer months, while winter temperatures can reach as low as 0°C (32°F). The region also receives very little rainfall, with the average annual rainfall being around 25 mm (1 inch).
The central region of Algeria experiences a more temperate climate, with moderate temperatures year-round. Summers are warm and dry, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C (95°F). Winters are mild and wet, with temperatures dropping to around 5°C (41°F). The region receives more rainfall than the northern region, with the average annual rainfall being around 300 mm (12 inches).
The coastal region of Algeria experiences a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The region's temperatures can reach up to 35°C (95°F) in the summer months, while winter temperatures can reach as low as 10°C (50°F). The region receives more rainfall than the other regions, with the average annual rainfall being around 600 mm (24 inches).
Overall, Algeria has a diverse climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters in the north; moderate temperatures year-round in the central region; and warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters in the coastal region. The country also receives very little rainfall, with the average annual rainfall being around 25 mm (1 inch) in the northern region, 300 mm (12 inches) in the central region, and 600 mm (24 inches) in the coastal region.