El Kef Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

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

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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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