Weather and climate in Gafsa (Tunisia)

The climate of Gafsa is subtropical desert, with mild winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the central part of Tunisia, at an altitude of 300 meters (1,000 feet).
Although the winter is mild, there can sometimes be cold periods, during which the temperature can drop to 0 °C (32 °F) or slightly below at night, and remain around 10 °C (50 °F) during the day. In January 2005 it dropped to -4.5 °C (24 °F).
In summer, during heat waves the temperature can reach and exceed 45 °C (113 °F). In July 2023 it reached 47 °C (116.5 °F), and the average maximum was 42 °C (107.6 °F).

Gafsa - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 10.0 °C (50.0 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 195 millimeters (7.7 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 4 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (August) to 30 mm (1.2 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 3220 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Gafsa - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.0 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 4.2 °C (39.5 °F) and a maximum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in January 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 4 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 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 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 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °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 °C (100.4 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 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 45%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 42.8 °C (109 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 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 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.3 °C (95.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F). However, it reached 46.1 °C (115 °F) in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 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 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.7 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (111.5 °F). However, it reached 46.5 °C (115.7 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).

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August is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.9 °C (100.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F). However, it reached 45.7 °C (114.3 °F) in August 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F). However, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F) in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 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 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in October 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.7 °C (62 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 25.3 °C (77.5 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).