Climate guide for Djerba, Tunisia

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About Djerba

Low and sandy, Djerba sits off southern Tunisia with gentle, shallow water at Sidi Mahrez and around Aghir, and an interior of olive groves, pottery workshops at Guellala, and the painted walls of Erriadh's Djerbahood project. June through September is the swimming season, when the sea is warm and café terraces fill after dark. Spring and autumn suit walking and cycling better, though the water is cooler.

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Travel Tips

01Beach Club vs Public Beach
Many hotel beaches charge day fees for non-guests - ask about loungers and lunch packages. Public stretches are freer but have fewer facilities; bring water and shade.
02Scooter & Taxi Safety
Scooter rentals are common for exploring inland villages; wear a helmet and watch for sandy road edges. Taxis between zones should use meters or agreed fares - confirm before boarding.
03Ghriba Synagogue Visit
Dress modestly for El Ghriba synagogue and expect security checks. Visit in the morning when it is quieter; donations are customary for upkeep.
04Summer Heat & Flights
Midsummer afternoons are extremely hot - schedule outdoor sightseeing for early morning. Confirm seasonal flight schedules; many European charters concentrate in peak months.

Things to do in Djerba

Djerba, Tunisia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Djerba: the short answer

Plan Djerba for July, with August, June close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 29°C with 1 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December.

Across the year Djerba swings from 14°C in January to 30°C in August, a 16-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 1 mm in July to 24 mm in December. In short, Djerba is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 5.6 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (30°C). Coolest: January (14°C). Driest: July (1 mm). Wettest: December (24 mm).

Djerba month by month

January in Djerba — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.4/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 10 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight.

That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Djerba — 5.6 points higher on the same scale.

February in Djerba — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.8/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 22 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Djerba — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.

March holds up well in Djerba — 9th best month

Good · 7/10

March averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Flexible dates? July scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Djerba — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight.

That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Djerba — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

May is one of the strongest months in Djerba (5th)

Best window · 9.5/10

May averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 daylight hours.

A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Djerba (5th of 12); only July scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June ranks 3rd of 12 for Djerba — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.9/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, June delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Djerba at 9.9/10 (3rd of 12), just behind July at 10/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Djerba tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 10/10

Days in July average 29°C (85°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Djerba at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August is one of the strongest months in Djerba (2nd)

Best window · 10/10

August averages 30°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work with.

A 10/10 puts this among the year's best months in Djerba (2nd of 12); only July scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September is one of the strongest months in Djerba (4th)

Best window · 9.9/10

September averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 15 mm for the month, with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Djerba (4th of 12); only July scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

October ranks 6th of 12 for Djerba — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.2/10

With 25°C (78°F) on average, October delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Djerba at 9.2/10 (6th of 12), just behind July at 10/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November holds up well in Djerba — 8th best month

Good · 7.2/10

With 21°C (69°F) on average, November delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 6 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.

That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Djerba — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

December in Djerba: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.6/10

December averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 daylight hours.

It scores 4.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Flexible dates? July scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Djerba, Tunisia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Djerba are July, August, June, September, May, October. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Djerba year-round?
Djerba has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in January to 30°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.4 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Djerba?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Djerba are January (4.4/10), December (4.6/10), February (4.8/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Djerba?
December is the wettest month in Djerba, averaging about 24 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 1 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Djerba?
May sees the most sun in Djerba, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Djerba a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Djerba is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August, June, September, May, October) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Djerba calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Djerba: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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