AI-generatedEl Djem at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – May
- Warmest month
- Jul · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 232 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 112 m
Climate in El Djem
El Djem has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, El Djem is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit El Djem
The best time to visit El Djem is from October to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is September with 35 mm of precipitation.
El Djem through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
El Djem in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–28 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
El Djem in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–36 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
El Djem in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–31 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
El Djem in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March – April, November
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: October – May
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:2217:43
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 06:06–06:56 · evening 17:09–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:06 · evening 17:59–18:09
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 El Djem compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in El Djem in October?
In October, El Djem is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in El Djem.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:22 – 17:43
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in El Djem
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in El Djem: score 97 against 87. In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 22 mm |
| Muggy days | 6 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
El Djem month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
87January17° · 6.0 h
In January, El Djem is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in January92February18° · 6.7 h
In February, El Djem is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in February93March21° · 7.5 h
In March, El Djem is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in March97April24° · 8.2 h
In April, El Djem is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in April93May28° · 9.0 h
In May, El Djem is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in May65June33° · 10.5 h
In June, El Djem is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in June50July36° · 11.1 h
In July, El Djem is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in July50August36° · 9.9 h
In August, El Djem is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in August68September31° · 7.8 h
In September, El Djem is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in September87October27° · 6.5 h
In October, El Djem is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in October90November22° · 6.1 h
In November, El Djem is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in November89December18° · 5.7 h
In December, El Djem is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in El Djem.
El Djem in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in El Djem
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 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in August (23°). 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) from May to June and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 46 days a year, mostly from August to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 87 | 17° | 7° | 6.0 h | 4 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 18° | 8° | 6.7 h | 4 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 21° | 10° | 7.5 h | 5 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 24° | 12° | 8.2 h | 4 | 22 |
| MayMay | 93 | 28° | 16° | 9.0 h | 3 | 15 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 33° | 19° | 10.5 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 22° | 11.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 23° | 9.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 31° | 21° | 7.8 h | 5 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 27° | 17° | 6.5 h | 5 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 22° | 12° | 6.1 h | 4 | 20 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 18° | 9° | 5.7 h | 4 | 23 |
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
35.30° N, 10.72° E · 112 m · Africa/Tunis
Sunshine hours in El Djem
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 6.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in El Djem, 57 % 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 in El Djem: 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, El Djem has about 5 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
UV index in El Djem
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 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 and clouds in El Djem
How breezy and how cloudy El Djem 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 El Djem typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over El Djem: mostly sunny, with about 6.5 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 and humidity in El Djem
How often the day gets hot in El Djem (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, El Djem has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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
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El Djem 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.
El Djem has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 96
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 87
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,010 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.
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El Djem vs Mahdia
In October the holiday weather in El Djem and Mahdia is about equally good (score 87 vs 91). During the day it is about as warm in Mahdia as in El Djem.
| in October | El Djem | Mahdia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Oct – May | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, El Djem ranks 7 of 15 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about El Djem
When is the best time to visit El Djem?
The best time to visit El Djem is from October to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in El Djem?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in El Djem?
The wettest month is September with 35 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does El Djem get?
El Djem gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is El Djem in?
El Djem is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to El Djem?
A nonstop flight from London to El Djem takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for El Djem?
El Djem has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 96, May half-term 87, summer holidays 50, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 88.