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title: "Constantine, Algeria"
description: "Algeria · airport CZL"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/constantine"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇩🇿 Constantine, Algeria

Algeria · airport CZL

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD). 100 USD = 13434 DZD
- Phone code: +213
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/5b4NQ1](https://airalo.pxf.io/5b4NQ1)
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Constantine](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Constantine)

## Brief

- Constantine is known as the “city of bridges.” Key sights include the Sidi M’Cid suspension bridge, Sidi Rached Bridge, the Ahmed Bey Palace, the Cirta Museum, the old Souika and Casbah quarters, and the Roman site of Tiddis.
- Try local Algerian dishes such as **trida** pasta, rechta, chakchouka, couscous, grilled meats, and makroud pastries. Choose busy restaurants with good food turnover.
- The old city and routes around the gorges of the Rhumel can involve steep, uneven streets and exposed viewpoints. Wear sturdy shoes and take care near edges and bridge viewpoints.

## Safety and health

- Avoid swimming, wading, bathing, or washing in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis risk. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/algeria))
- Protect yourself from sand-fly bites, particularly during evening outdoor activities and visits to rural or archaeological areas, due to leishmaniasis risk. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/algeria))
- Drink bottled or otherwise treated water, use hand sanitizer, and select clean-looking restaurants. Healthcare quality and access can be inconsistent, and French or Arabic may be needed to communicate with providers. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Algeria))
- A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission risk, including qualifying airport transits of more than 12 hours. It is not generally required for direct travel from the United States. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/algeria))

## Recent News

- **11 October 2026:** Constantine tourism officials reported that more than **15,802 foreign visitors** had visited the wilaya’s heritage sites between January and the end of September. Increased visitor numbers may mean more demand at the main bridges, museums, historic districts, and guided excursions. ([algerie-eco.com](https://algerie-eco.com/2026/10/10/constantine-attire-plus-de-15-800-touristes-etrangers-depuis-le-debut-de-lannee/))
- Algeria Telecom has reported temporary internet-connectivity disruption affecting users across Algeria while it works on international IP transit. Travellers relying on mobile data or online bookings should keep offline copies of reservations and important contact details. ([just-infodz.com](https://just-infodz.com/perturbation-internet-algerie-telecom-maintenance))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Constantine is in spring, particularly March and April, and in autumn, especially October and November. These months are generally mild and suitable for city walks, although rain can interrupt plans, with occasional intense downpours and flooding noted in autumn.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | Avoid | 7 | 59 | 5 |
| February | OK | 8 | 52 | 6 |
| March | Great | 11 | 38 | 7 |
| April | Great | 14 | 29 | 8 |
| May | OK | 18 | 18 | 10 |
| June | OK | 23 | 9 | 11 |
| July | OK | 26 | 7 | 12 |
| August | OK | 27 | 7 | 11 |
| September | OK | 23 | 11 | 9 |
| October | Great | 18 | 29 | 7 |
| November | Great | 12 | 51 | 6 |
| December | OK | 8 | 61 | 5 |

### Month by month

- **January (Avoid):** January is cool and showery, around 6-16°C. Damp conditions can make outdoor sightseeing uncomfortable.
- **February (OK):** February is mild with occasional rain, around 6-17°C. Wet spells may interrupt walks around the city.
- **March (Great):** March is mild, around 7-18°C, with occasional rain and possible sirocco winds. These conditions suit city walks with a light jacket.
- **April (Great):** April is mild, around 9-20°C, with comfortable conditions for exploring Constantine. Poppies may appear around the city during walks.
- **May (OK):** May is warm, around 12-23°C, with generally suitable sightseeing weather. Rain remains possible during some days.
- **June (OK):** June is hot and dry, around 16-27°C. Outdoor sightseeing is most comfortable with shaded breaks during the afternoon.
- **July (OK):** July is very hot and dry, around 19-31°C. Clear skies suit sightseeing, while exposed walks can feel tiring at midday.
- **August (OK):** August is hot and dry, around 20-32°C. Strong midday heat makes morning sightseeing the most practical option.
- **September (OK):** September is warm, around 17-29°C, with occasional dust storms. Intense autumn rain can cause local flooding and disrupt outdoor plans.
- **October (Great):** October is warm, around 14-25°C, with autumn rain and occasional intense downpours. Walking and city sightseeing remain practical between wet spells.
- **November (Great):** November is mild and showery, around 10-20°C, with occasional intense rain, flooding episodes and sirocco winds. Wet-weather footwear is useful.
- **December (OK):** December is cool and occasionally wet, around 7-16°C. Damp weather can limit outdoor sightseeing on some days.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 24 | 8 | 0% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 21 | 10 | 22% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 20 | 12 | 66% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 20 | 10 | 64% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 19 | 8 | 76% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 18 | 8 | 44% |
| 02 Nov 02 Nov | 19 | 9 | 18% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

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