Gafsa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Gafsa. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 38°C (100°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in July to 5°C (41°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Gafsa has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 148 mm (5.8 in) of rainfall annually. Gafsa can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 19 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation over 4 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 2.1 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day days. For more details, please visit our Gafsa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Gafsa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Gafsa.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 67%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year