AI-generatedBizerte at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 509 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Bizerte
Bizerte has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Bizerte is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bizerte
The best time to visit Bizerte is from June to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. In August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is December with 67 mm of precipitation.
Bizerte through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bizerte in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–25 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Bizerte in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 30–33 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Bizerte in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Bizerte in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:2717:45
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:11–07:02 · evening 17:10–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:11 · evening 18:01–18:11
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bizerte compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 22°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 14° |
| Sea | 24° | 22° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Bizerte in October?
In October, Bizerte is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bizerte.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:27 – 17:45
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %77 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in Bizerte
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Bizerte: score 92 against 83. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 21° |
| Sea | 23.0° | 24.8° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 10.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 53 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 9better | 23 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bizerte month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January16° · Sea 16° · 4.5 h
In January, Bizerte is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in January20February16° · Sea 15° · 5.5 h
In February, Bizerte is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in February25March19° · Sea 15° · 6.5 h
In March, Bizerte is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in March43April21° · Sea 16° · 7.4 h
In April, Bizerte is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in April76May25° · Sea 18° · 8.6 h
In May, Bizerte is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in May91June30° · Sea 22° · 10.2 h
In June, Bizerte is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in June92July33° · Sea 25° · 10.8 h
In July, Bizerte is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in July88August33° · Sea 26° · 9.9 h
In August, Bizerte is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in August92September30° · Sea 25° · 7.5 h
In September, Bizerte is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in September83October26° · Sea 23° · 6.3 h
In October, Bizerte is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in October41November21° · Sea 20° · 5.1 h
In November, Bizerte is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in November17December17° · Sea 17° · 4.5 h
In December, Bizerte is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bizerte.
Bizerte in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bizerte
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (7°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 88 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 16° | 7° | 15.7° | 4.5 h | 11 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 16° | 7° | 14.9° | 5.5 h | 10 | 57 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 19° | 9° | 14.9° | 6.5 h | 9 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 21° | 11° | 16.0° | 7.4 h | 8 | 49 |
| MayMay | 76 | 25° | 14° | 18.2° | 8.6 h | 6 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 30° | 18° | 21.6° | 10.2 h | 2 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 33° | 21° | 24.8° | 10.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 33° | 22° | 26.1° | 9.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 30° | 20° | 25.1° | 7.5 h | 6 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 26° | 16° | 23.0° | 6.3 h | 7 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 41 | 21° | 12° | 20.2° | 5.1 h | 11 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 17° | 9° | 17.3° | 4.5 h | 11 | 67 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Bizerte
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 23.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bizerte ranges from 14.9 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.2 and 27.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.7° | 15.1° | 16.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.9° | 14.4° | 15.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.9° | 14.4° | 15.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.0° | 15.5° | 16.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.2° | 17.5° | 19.0° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.6° | 20.7° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.8° | 23.6° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 25.2° | 27.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.1° | 24.2° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.0° | 21.9° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.2° | 19.2° | 21.3° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.3° | 16.6° | 18.3° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bizerte
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Bizerte, 56 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Bizerte: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bizerte has about 7 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bizerte
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bizerte
How breezy and how cloudy Bizerte is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bizerte typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: all year except Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Bizerte: variable cloud, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Bizerte
How often the day gets hot in Bizerte (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bizerte has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Bizerte
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bizerte in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bizerte has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,780 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Tunisia
- Currency
- Tunisian Dinar (TND)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +216
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bizerte vs Tunis
In October the holiday weather in Bizerte and Tunis is about equally good (score 83 vs 84). During the day Tunis is 1 °C warmer than Bizerte. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bizerte | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Mar – May, Oct |
Through the year
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Tunisia in October: the best places
In October, Bizerte ranks 14 of 20 destinations in this country.
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- 2Djerba (Houmt Souk)28°26°94
- 3Matmata27°92
- 4Port El Kantaoui27°24°90
- 5Mahdia27°24°90
- 6Sousse27°24°89
- 7Monastir27°24°89
- 8Sfax28°25°89
- 14BizerteThis page26°23°83
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Frequently asked questions about Bizerte
When is the best time to visit Bizerte?
The best time to visit Bizerte is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bizerte?
The sea temperature in Bizerte ranges from 14.9 °C in February to 26.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Bizerte in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Bizerte?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Bizerte?
The wettest month is December with 67 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bizerte get?
Bizerte gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in January there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Bizerte in?
Bizerte is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bizerte?
A nonstop flight from London to Bizerte takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bizerte?
Bizerte has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 79, summer holidays 89, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 16.