Gafsa Governorate Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia in August.

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Planning a trip to Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Gafsa Governorate in August

Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia is a region in Tunisia. August in Gafsa Governorate generally has very hot temperatures, with low precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Gafsa. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 6 mm (0.2 in) in Gafsa.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Gafsa enjoys about 332 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Gafsa Governorate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gafsa Governorate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gafsa)

January16°C (61°F) February18°C (64°F) March22°C (72°F) April25°C (77°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune35°C (95°F) July38°C (100°F) August38°C (100°F) September33°C (91°F) October28°C (82°F) November21°C (70°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gafsa Governorate in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gafsa Governorate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gafsa Governorate

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia?

Gafsa

In August Gafsa generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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Monthly sun hours
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Gafsa Governorate weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia in August?

Expect poor weather across Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia in August. The popular destination of Gafsa averages 38°C (100°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia in August?

Average temperatures in Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia during August range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 38°C (100°F) in Gafsa.

Does Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia during August, with Gafsa averaging close to 6 mm (0.2 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Gafsa, August may not be the ideal time to visit Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia.

On average, the best time to visit Gafsa Governorate, Tunisia is in February, March, April, October and November with generally perfect weather in Gafsa. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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