What’s the climate like in Sidi Bou Saïd?
The current climate of Sidi Bou Saïd features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 17°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sidi Bou Saïd in recent years was 45°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 8°C in January 2017.
On average, Sidi Bou Saïd receives 462 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Sidi Bou Saïd?
The best time to visit Sidi Bou Saïd for sunny weather is March through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sidi Bou Saïd. 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 Sidi Bou Saïd
The climate table of Sidi Bou Saïd 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) | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 42 | 56 | 54 | 22 | 20 | 5,1 | 1,9 | 13 | 52 | 69 | 68 | 59 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 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: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 462 mm per year, averaging 39 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,9 mm in July, 5,1 mm in June and 13 mm in August
- Wettest months: 69 mm in October, 68 mm in November and 59 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Sidi Bou Saïd
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sidi Bou Saïd, 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 Sidi Bou Saïd
This graph shows how much precipitation Sidi Bou Saïd, 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 Sidi Bou Saïd
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunisia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sidi Bou Saïd
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sidi Bou Saïd, 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 Sidi Bou Saïd
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sidi Bou Saïd, 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 Sidi Bou Saïd by Month
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