See the Sahara in Tunisia
The best time to visit the Sahara is more towards the winter. This means more bearable temperatures in south of Tunisia.
During February, Gabès experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 18°C (64°F) and cooler nights around 10°C (50°F). As part of the winter season, some rainfall is to be expected.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Gabès typically stay consistent throughout February, with daily highs averaging around 18°C (64°F). Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 7°C (45°F) to 10°C (50°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Gabès spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 50 years of weather records for Gabès, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2026.
Find out more about the weather in Tunisia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Tunisia in February →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in February mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. The water temperature sits at about 15°C (59°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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