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Kairouan Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Kairouan experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to pleasant weather. Kairouan has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Kairouan is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 18°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kairouan has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 287 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives moderate rainfall, averaging 40 mm of precipitation, recorded across 4 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 2.2 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Kairouan Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Kairouan

Sun   Jan 12
17°C | 10°C
NW 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
14°C | 8°C
NW 3 m/s
0.5 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Tue   Jan 14
15°C | 7°C
N 3 m/s
0.3 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kairouan 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:
  • Does Kairouan have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kairouan?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kairouan?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kairouan?
    September tops the wettest month list with 40 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kairouan?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.