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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Tataouine.
Tataouine, in Tunisia's Tataouine Governorate, experiences significant temperature changes throughout the year. Very hot summers shift to mild winters, while the area is known for receiving very low rainfall with desert conditions year-round. People come to Tataouine to visit the famous Star Wars filming locations and explore its traditional Berber granary buildings called ksour. Let's explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview on when to visit.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to moderate in Tataouine. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C (99°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 17°C (63°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in July to around 8°C (46°F) during January.
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Tataouine has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 116 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, January it receives low rainfall, averaging 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation, recorded across 4 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 0.4 mm (0.02 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Tataouine Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Tataouine. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.7 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Tataouine.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 64%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Tataouine. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Tataouine has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 17°C (63°F) in January to 37°C (99°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 8°C (46°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 116 mm (4.6 in). January is the wettest month with 16 mm (0.6 in), while July is the driest with 0.4 mm (0.02 in).
Tataouine receives around 2,953 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 322 hours, while November is the cloudiest with just 187 hours. Overall, Tataouine enjoys abundant sunshine.
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