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The climate of Gabès is
desert, but tempered by the sea. Temperatures are similar to those of the Mediterranean climate, although the summer is particularly hot. Indeed, owing to the proximity to the Sahara, heat waves are possible all year round, but especially in summer, with hot, dry winds able to bring sand and dust.
The city is located on the east coast of Tunisia.
The lowest record is -2.7 °C (27.1 °F), the highest is 46.6 °C (116 °F).
Gabes - Climate data
In Gabes, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.0 °C (53.6 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 29.0 °C (84.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Gabes - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 6.9 | 17.1 | 12 | 44 | 63 | 53.6 |
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| February | 7.8 | 18.3 | 13.1 | 46 | 65 | 55.5 |
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| March | 10.7 | 21 | 15.9 | 51 | 70 | 60.5 |
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| April | 13.8 | 23.6 | 18.7 | 57 | 75 | 65.7 |
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| May | 17.3 | 26.9 | 22.1 | 63 | 80 | 71.8 |
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| June | 20.8 | 30.4 | 25.6 | 69 | 87 | 78.1 |
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| July | 23.3 | 33.5 | 28.4 | 74 | 92 | 83.1 |
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| August | 24.1 | 34 | 29 | 75 | 93 | 84.3 |
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| September | 22.2 | 31.4 | 26.8 | 72 | 89 | 80.3 |
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| October | 18.1 | 28 | 23 | 65 | 82 | 73.5 |
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| November | 12.4 | 22.8 | 17.6 | 54 | 73 | 63.7 |
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| December | 8.3 | 18.3 | 13.3 | 47 | 65 | 55.9 |
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| Year | 15.5 | 25.5 | 20.45 | 59.9 | 77.9 | 69 |
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In Gabes,
precipitation amounts to 230 millimeters (9.1 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (July) to 40 mm (1.6 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
Gabes - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 25 | 1 | 4 |
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| February | 12 | 0.5 | 3 |
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| March | 25 | 1 | 3 |
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| April | 25 | 1 | 4 |
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| May | 20 | 0.8 | 2 |
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| June | 1 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| July | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| August | 7 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| September | 40 | 1.6 | 2 |
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| October | 35 | 1.4 | 3 |
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| November | 14 | 0.5 | 3 |
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| December | 25 | 1 | 4 |
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| Year | 230 | 9.1 | 30 |
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At Gabes, the
sea temperature ranges from 15 °C (59 °F) in February to 28.5 °C (83 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Gabes - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 16 | 61 | February | 15 | 59 | March | 15.5 | 60 | April | 17.5 | 63 | May | 20 | 68 | June | 23 | 74 | July | 26.5 | 80 | August | 28.5 | 83 | September | 28 | 82 | October | 26 | 78 | November | 22.5 | 73 | December | 19 | 66 | Year | 21.5 | 70.7 |
In Gabes, there are on average around 3295
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Gabes - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 7 | 220 | February | 7.5 | 220 | March | 8 | 250 | April | 9 | 265 | May | 10 | 315 | June | 10.5 | 320 | July | 12 | 370 | August | 11.5 | 355 | September | 9.5 | 280 | October | 8.5 | 260 | November | 7.5 | 230 | December | 7 | 210 | Year | 9 | 3295 |
Gabes - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Gabes is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.1 °C (62.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
February, the weather in Gabes is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (65 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
March, the weather in Gabes is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.9 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
April, the weather in Gabes is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in April 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
May, the weather in Gabes is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
In
June, the weather in Gabes is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 46.5 °C (115.7 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
In
July, the weather in Gabes is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F). However, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F) in July 1993.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 85% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Gabes is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
September, the weather in Gabes is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
October, the weather in Gabes is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in October 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
In
November, the weather in Gabes is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
In
December, the weather in Gabes is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.