What’s the climate like in Sfax?
The current climate of Sfax features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sfax in recent years was 47°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in December 2014.
On average, Sfax receives 190 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Sfax?
The best time to visit Sfax for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sfax.
Climate Table of Sfax
The climate table of Sfax 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 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 8,3 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 4,6 | 0 | 3,0 | 38 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in January
- Precipitation: 190 mm per year, averaging 16 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in July, 3,0 mm in August and 4,6 mm in June
- Wettest months: 38 mm in September, 28 mm in February and 23 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Sfax
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sfax, 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 Sfax
This graph shows how much precipitation Sfax, 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 Sfax
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sfax, Tunisia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sfax
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sfax, 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 Sfax
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sfax, 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 Sfax by Month
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