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Climate - Kairouan (Tunisia)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Kairouan, where it's located


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Climate chart - Kairouan
The climate of Kairouan is subtropical, with mild winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located about 50 km (30 mi) away from the east coast of Tunisia.
The lowest record is -4.5 °C (23.9 °F), the highest is 50.3 °C (122.5 °F), recorded in August 2021.

Kairouan - Climate data


In Kairouan, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.6 °C (54.8 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Kairouan - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January71812.6456454.8
February81913.2466555.7
March102215.8507160.5
April122518.6547765.4
May163022.8618573.1
June203527.3689481.2
July233830.57310186.9
August233830.77410087.2
September213326.8709180.2
October172822.8638373
November122317.5547363.5
December91913.8486656.9
Year1527.221.0558.98170

In Kairouan, precipitation amounts to 325 millimeters (12.8 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 7 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (July) to 55 mm (2.2 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
Kairouan - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January200.86
February200.87
March301.26
April301.26
May2515
June150.63
July70.31
August130.53
September552.26
October5025
November200.85
December301.25
Year32512.858

In Kairouan, there are on average around 2730 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Kairouan - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January6185
February7190
March7.5225
April8.5250
May9.5300
June11325
July11.5365
August11335
September9270
October7.5235
November7205
December6185
Year7.52730

Kairouan - 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 weather in Kairouan is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.6 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °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 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).



In February, the weather in Kairouan is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (38 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).



In March, the weather in Kairouan is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (49.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).



In April, the weather in Kairouan is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.2 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).



In May, the weather in Kairouan is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).



In June, the weather in Kairouan is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.7 °C (94.5 °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 42.5 °C (108.5 °F). However, it reached 48 °C (118.4 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 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 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).



In July, the weather in Kairouan is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.1 °C (100.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 48.3 °C (118.9 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).



In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Kairouan is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.7 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.2 °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 (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, it reached 48.1 °C (118.6 °F) in August 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).



In September, the weather in Kairouan is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in September 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).



In October, the weather in Kairouan is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (63 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °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 41.3 °C (106.3 °F) in October 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).



In November, the weather in Kairouan is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °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 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 35.4 °C (95.7 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).



In December, the weather in Kairouan is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in December 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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