Gabès Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Gabès is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Gabès, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August to a moderate 17°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 10°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Gabès sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 164 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Gabès, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives low rainfall, with an average of 26 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 4 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.2 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Gabès Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Gabès, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 7.1 hours per average day.
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 Gabès.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 66%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Gabès
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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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 17°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 26 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.
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