Sun, sea & sand

Djerba (Houmt Souk) weather in December

Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in December

Fair

Best time to visit: May – October

Air temperature18°CNight 12°
Sea temperature18.4°Cfresh
Sunshine8hrs / dayof 9.9 h daylight
Rainy days3days / month18 mm

What is the weather like in Djerba (Houmt Souk) in December?

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).

December compared

How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.

NovemberNovDecemberDecJanuaryJan
Score734037
Day22°18°17°
Night16°12°10°
Sea22°18°16°
Sun8 h8 h8 h
Rain days333

More details for December

Daylight
9 h 55 min07:14 – 17:09
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
33 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Africa/Tunis

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %20 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
  • 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 December

  • A jumper for the evenings

Djerba (Houmt Souk) in December: quick answers

Is Djerba (Houmt Souk) hot in December?

No. In December, Djerba (Houmt Souk) is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 12 °C.

Can you swim in Djerba (Houmt Souk) in December?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in December the sea averages just 18.4 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from May to November.

Does it rain much in Djerba (Houmt Souk) in December?

Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total.

Djerba (Houmt Souk) month by month

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)