El Kef Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
El Kef, Kef Governorate, Tunisia, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with July peaking at 37°C (99°F) and January dropping to 15°C (59°F).
With around 426 mm (17 in) of annual rainfall, El Kef has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from May to October. The wettest month is April, while July sees the least rain. The sunniest month is July, with 11.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in El Kef
Visitors to El Kef can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 37°C (99°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C (59°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in July to 5°C (41°F) in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in El Kef
El Kef's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 426 mm (17 in) of precipitation yearly. El Kef can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 50 mm (2 in) of precipitation over 9 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 7.3 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our El Kef Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in El Kef
El Kef can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in El Kef by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in El Kef.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 56%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
El Kef 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit El Kef
During March, April, May, October and November, El Kef experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 19°C (66°F) and 28°C (82°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 35 mm (1.4 in) and 50 mm (2 in). Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
