Climate in Tabarka (Tunisia)

The climate of Tabarka is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The city is located on the northern coast of Tunisia, a short distance from the border with Algeria.
With 1,000 millimeters (40 inches) of rain per year, Tabarka is the rainiest city in Tunisia.
Although winter is mild, there can sometimes be cold periods, during which the temperature can remain below 10 °C (50 °F) during the day.
Every now and then, as in January 1985, January and February 1999, January 2005 and February 2012, it can even snow, however, snow is more frequent on the nearby hills covered with woods. Around 20 km (12 mi) south of Tabarka and 700 meters (2,300 ft) above sea level is a town, Aïn Draham, where heavy snowfalls can occur.
In summer, during invasions of hot air from the desert, which have become more frequent in recent years, the temperature can exceed 40 °C (104 °F). The heat record is 48.3 °C (119 °F), set in August 2021. In July 2023 it reached 47 °C (116.5 °F), while in August 1994 the average maximum was 36.5 °C (97.7 °F).

Tabarka - Climate data

In Tabarka, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1010 millimeters (39.8 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 5.2 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (July) to 160 mm (6.3 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 15 °C (59 °F) in February, March to
There are on average around 2470 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Tabarka - 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 11.7 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °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 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it reached 28.6 °C (83.5 °F) in January 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
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.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.7 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.1 °C (61 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in February 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 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 11.1 °C (51.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °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 (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in April 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.1 °C (57.4 °F) and a maximum of 24.9 °C (76.9 °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 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in May 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (65 °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 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 47.1 °C (116.8 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °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 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (68.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F). However, it reached 46.5 °C (115.7 °F) in July 1993.
Precipitation amounts to only 5.2 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.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °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 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.2 °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 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 48.4 °C (119.1 °F) in August 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 10.8 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 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 month. The average temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 42.4 °C (108.3 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 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 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in October 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.2 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in November 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67.5 °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 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.9 °F) and a maximum of 17.1 °C (62.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 28.1 °C (82.6 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 14 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 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.