Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in El Jem with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 39°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for El Jem in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in El Jem with hot temperatures, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 36°C, with nights close to 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in El Jem will be around 35°C, with nights close to 25°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 11% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for El Jem. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
El Jem in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
36°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
39°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
34°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
20 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit El Jem?
August isn’t a good time to be in El Jem. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for El Jem in August
With 48°C, El Jem hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in El Jem
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in El Jem, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in El Jem
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for El Jem, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 3 days of rain in El Jem.
Daily UV Index in August in El Jem
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in El Jem, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in El Jem Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in El Jem, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in El Jem Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in El Jem, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for El Jem
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Average Weather in El Jem by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for El Jem. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
