What’s the climate like in El Jem?
The current climate of El Jem features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 36°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in El Jem in recent years was 49°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in December 2014.
On average, El Jem receives 300 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit El Jem?
The best time to visit El Jem for sunny weather is January through June and September through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit El Jem. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of El Jem
The climate table of El Jem shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 15 | 33 | 38 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 2,8 | 20 | 49 | 32 | 21 | 36 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 36°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in January
- Precipitation: 300 mm per year, averaging 25 mm per month
- Driest months: 2,8 mm in July, 14 mm in June and 15 mm in January
- Wettest months: 49 mm in September, 38 mm in March and 36 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in El Jem
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in El Jem, Tunisia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in El Jem
This graph shows how much precipitation El Jem, Tunisia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in El Jem
This graph shows the average UV index per month in El Jem, Tunisia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in El Jem
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in El Jem, Tunisia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in El Jem
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in El Jem, Tunisia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in El Jem by Month
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