Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sfax Climate
Sfax is a city in Tunisia (32) with a population of about 280,566. Its average annual temperature is 19°C (66°F), with roughly 221 mm of rain per year.
19°C
Avg Temp
221
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sfax Climate
Sfax has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F) and receives about 221 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19°C
Avg Temp
221
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 53° | 25 mm |
| February | 13° / 55° | 21 mm |
| March | 14° / 58° | 24 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 16 mm |
| May | 20° / 68° | 9 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 4 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 1 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 5 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 21 mm |
| October | 22° / 71° | 40 mm |
| November | 17° / 62° | 24 mm |
| December | 13° / 55° | 31 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sfax
The most comfortable months to visit Sfax are typically May, October and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 7°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sfax are typically May, October and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sfax, Tunisia has an average annual temperature of 19°C and about 221 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Sfax average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.