Djerba (Houmt Souk) at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,460 h
- Rain a year
- 121 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Djerba (Houmt Souk)
Djerba (Houmt Souk) has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,460 hours of sunshine a year, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
What is the weather like in Djerba (Houmt Souk) in October?
In October, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:20 – 17:44
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on average
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Tunis
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Djerba (Houmt Souk)
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.9 – 26.3 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Djerba (Houmt Souk) ranges from 14.8 °C in February to 28.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
From November to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.7 and 29.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.7° | 15.0° | 16.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.8° | 13.8° | 15.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.7° | 14.8° | 16.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 17.7° | 17.0° | 18.4° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.5° | 19.9° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 23.8° | 23.0° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 26.9° | 26.0° | 28.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.6° | 24.9° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.4° | 21.4° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.4° | 17.7° | 19.1° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Djerba (Houmt Souk)
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 8.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Djerba (Houmt Souk), 72 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Djerba (Houmt Souk): 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, Djerba (Houmt Souk) has about 3 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 37 | 17° | 10° | 15.7° | 8.2 h | 3 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 | 18° | 11° | 14.8° | 8.8 h | 3 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 20° | 13° | 15.7° | 9.4 h | 3 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 23° | 15° | 17.7° | 9.9 h | 2 | 10 |
| MayMay | 88 | 26° | 18° | 20.5° | 9.9 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 99 | 30° | 21° | 23.8° | 11.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 33° | 24° | 26.9° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 33° | 25° | 28.4° | 11.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 31° | 24° | 27.8° | 9.5 h | 2 | 13 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 27° | 21° | 25.6° | 8.2 h | 3 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 22° | 16° | 22.4° | 7.8 h | 3 | 17 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 18° | 12° | 18.4° | 7.6 h | 3 | 18 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
33.88° N, 10.86° E · 5 m · Africa/Tunis
Best time to visit Djerba (Houmt Souk)
The best time to visit Djerba (Houmt Souk) is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is December with 18 mm of precipitation.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Djerba (Houmt Souk) for you.
Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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
Djerba (Houmt Souk) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
37January17° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In January, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in January39February18° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In February, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in February47March20° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In March, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in March65April23° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In April, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in April88May26° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In May, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in May99June30° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In June, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in June92July33° · Sea 27° · 12 h
In July, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 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 Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in July91August33° · Sea 28° · 11 h
In August, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 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 Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in August100September31° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In September, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 15 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 Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in September97October27° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In October, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in October73November22° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In November, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
Djerba (Houmt Souk) in November40December18° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In December, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Djerba (Houmt Souk).
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,160 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Djerba (Houmt Souk)
When is the best time to visit Djerba (Houmt Souk)?
The best time to visit Djerba (Houmt Souk) is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Djerba (Houmt Souk)?
The sea temperature in Djerba (Houmt Souk) ranges from 14.8 °C in February to 28.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Djerba (Houmt Souk) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Djerba (Houmt Souk)?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Djerba (Houmt Souk)?
The wettest month is December with 18 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Djerba (Houmt Souk) get?
Djerba (Houmt Souk) gets around 3,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.8 hours a day; in December there are 7.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Djerba (Houmt Souk) in?
Djerba (Houmt Souk) uses the time zone Africa/Tunis, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Djerba (Houmt Souk)?
A nonstop flight from London to Djerba (Houmt Souk) takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,160 km.
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