Climate in Kelibia (Tunisia)

The climate of Kelibia is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
Kelibia (or Qalibya) is located in the north-east of Tunisia, at the tip of the Cape Bon peninsula, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and about 70 km (43 mi) from Pantelleria.
Although winter is mild, there can sometimes be cold periods, during which the temperature can remain below 10 °C (50 °F) during the day. In January 1981 and in January-February 1999, it even snowed. In January 1981 the temperature dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
In summer, due to its location in the north and on a peninsula, the city is a bit less exposed to heat waves than the rest of Tunisia.
The highest record is is 43,5 °C (110.3 °F), set in August 2021.

Kelibia - Climate data

In Kelibia, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 12.3 °C (54.2 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 555 millimeters (21.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 2.6 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (July) to 90 mm (3.5 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 15 °C (59 °F) in January, February, March, April to
There are on average around 2740 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Kelibia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.5 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.2 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 25.3 °C (77.5 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °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 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 30.9 °C (87.6 °F) in March 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 20 °C (68.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.4 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) and a maximum of 23.3 °C (74 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.3 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.6 °C (81.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 7.7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 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 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) in July 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only 2.6 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F) in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 12.1 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.6 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.2 °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 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) in September 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in October 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 28.2 °C (82.8 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.