Djerba Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Djerba is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to pleasant in the cooler months.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Djerba, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August to a pleasant 18°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 11°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Djerba sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 166 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Djerba shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in December, with an average of 25 mm of precipitation over 4 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Djerba Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Djerba serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 15°C in February to 28°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Djerba.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 70%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Djerba in Tunisia
During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 25 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 376 hours of sunshine.
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