Sfax Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sfax, Tunisia in January.

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Sfax Ouled Kacem

Planning a journey to Sfax, Tunisia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sfax in January

Sfax, Tunisia is a region in Tunisia. January in Sfax generally has mild temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Sfax. While January might be the chilliest month, Sfax, Tunisia offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

For a closer look at conditions across Sfax, Tunisia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sfax with an average of 22 mm (0.9 in) to low rainfall in Ouled Kacem with 27 mm (1.1 in).

Explore Sfax by month

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

January17°C (63°F) February18°C (64°F) March20°C (68°F) April22°C (72°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August33°C (91°F) September30°C (86°F) October27°C (81°F) November23°C (73°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sfax in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Sfax

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Sfax, Tunisia?

Temperature range in Sfax (January)

Precipitation variation in Sfax (January)

Sfax

In January Sfax generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
excellent
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Ouled Kacem

In January Ouled Kacem generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sfax in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sfax 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Ouled Kacem 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)

Sfax weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sfax, Tunisia in January?

January in Sfax, Tunisia brings very good weather. In Sfax, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Sfax, Tunisia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Sfax peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in January, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

Does Sfax, Tunisia get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Sfax, Tunisia. Sfax averages only about 22 mm (0.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Sfax, Tunisia?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Sfax, January might be a good time to visit Sfax, Tunisia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December provide excellent weather in Sfax. The weather in August, on the other hand, tends to be good.

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