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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit El Jem, Tunisia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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El Jem weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit El Jem are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

El Jem January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 28mm 6.5hrs 11hrs

The climate in El Jem during January can be summarized as mild and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Jem for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in El Jem and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in El Jem with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in January »

February

El Jem February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 25mm 7.4hrs 11.8hrs

February in El Jem is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Jem.

February is in the winter in El Jem and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in El Jem with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in February »

March

El Jem March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 28mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in El Jem is characteristically mild and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Jem.

March is in the spring in El Jem and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in El Jem with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in March »

April

El Jem April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 26mm 8.9hrs 13.9hrs

El Jem's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit El Jem, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in El Jem and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in El Jem with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in April »

May

El Jem May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 14mm 10.3hrs 14.9hrs

May is a dry month in El Jem and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit El Jem, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in El Jem and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in El Jem with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in May »

June

El Jem June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 7mm 11.5hrs 11hrs

The weather in June in El Jem is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Jem, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in El Jem and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in El Jem with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in June »

July

El Jem July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 3mm 12.6hrs 11.8hrs

July in El Jem is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Jem.

July is in the summer in El Jem and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in El Jem with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in July »

August

El Jem August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 8mm 11.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in El Jem is characteristically hot and very dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Jem.

August is in the summer in El Jem and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in El Jem with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in August »

September

El Jem September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 32mm 9.6hrs 13.9hrs

El Jem's weather in September is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Jem.

September is in the fall / autumn in El Jem and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Jem with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in September »

October

El Jem October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 53mm 8.2hrs 14.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in El Jem and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Jem.

October is in the fall / autumn in El Jem and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in El Jem with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in October »

November

El Jem November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 31mm 7.4hrs 11hrs

The weather in November in El Jem is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Jem.

November is in the fall / autumn in El Jem and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in El Jem with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in November »

December

El Jem December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 38mm 6.6hrs 11.8hrs

December in El Jem is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Jem for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in El Jem and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in El Jem with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

El Jem weather in December »

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El Jem weather stats

El Jem weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: July 12.6hrs
Coldest month: January 15.9°C 60.6°F
Wettest month: October 53mm 2.1ins
Warmest sea: August 26.9°C 80.4°F
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