When to go · Constantine
Constantine in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Algeria: Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Algeria overall
- Prices
- High
- Algeria overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Algeria: Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- ConstantineHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 7 days
- High plateaux and Aurès, Algeria · Constantine, Sétif, Batna, Timgadcool
Cold winters with snow at altitude; hot dry summers.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Algeria overall
- Medium
- Prices · Algeria overall
- High
Algeria overall: Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Constantine, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Dec: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 7
Apr: 4 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Medium
Apr: Low
Prices
Dec: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 0
December: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Algeria: Christmas–New Year desert tours in Djanet and Taghit book out.
April: Inside Constantine's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Constantine: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket