Climate - Gabes (Tunisia)

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).

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.
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.
The sea temperature ranges from 15 °C (15 °F) in February to 28.5 °C (28.5 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 3295 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Gabes - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, 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, in January 2014, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F).

In February, the average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.2 °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, in February 2010, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, in March 2001, it reached 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 15.7 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, in April 1998, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F).

In May, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, in May 2016, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F).

In June, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, in June 2003, it reached 46.5 °C (115.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 320 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (74 °F).

In July, 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, in July 1993, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 370 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 12 hours per day.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F).

In August, the warmest month of the year, 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, in August 2019, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 355 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F).

In September, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (102.5 °F). However, in September 2011, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F).

In October, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, in October 2001, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F).

In November, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, in November 2003, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F).

In December, 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, in December 2010, it reached 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F).