The climate of Sfax
The current climate in Sfax features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 18°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Sfax, Tunisia.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Sfax receives 190 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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 |
Precipitation | - | |||||||||||
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Sfax, Tunisia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Sfax
Yearly Temperature in Sfax
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sfax, Tunisia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sfax
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sfax
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Sfax
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Average weather in Sfax by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sfax. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.