AI-generatedGabès at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,080 h
- Rain a year
- 121 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Gabès
Gabès 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 3,080 hours of sunshine a year, Gabès is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gabès
The best time to visit Gabès is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is March with 16 mm of precipitation.
Gabès through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gabès in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Gabès in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Gabès in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Gabès in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: June, September – October
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: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:2317:47
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 06:08–06:57 · evening 17:13–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:58–06:08 · evening 18:02–18:12
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 Gabès 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 sea cools from 27° to 23°. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 16° |
| Sea | 27° | 23° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Gabès in October?
In October, Gabès is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gabès.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:23 – 17:47
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- 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
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in Gabès
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Gabès: score 100 against 94. In June, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 22° |
| Sea | 25.4° | 24.6° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 10.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 15 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 8better | 10 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gabès month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January17° · Sea 14° · 6.7 h
In January, Gabès is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 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 Gabès.
Gabès in January35February18° · Sea 14° · 7.5 h
In February, Gabès is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gabès.
Gabès in February45March20° · Sea 16° · 8.2 h
In March, Gabès is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Gabès.
Gabès in March66April23° · Sea 18° · 8.9 h
In April, Gabès is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gabès.
Gabès in April90May26° · Sea 21° · 9.2 h
In May, Gabès is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.2 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 Gabès.
Gabès in May100June29° · Sea 25° · 10.8 h
In June, Gabès is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gabès.
Gabès in June97July32° · Sea 28° · 11.1 h
In July, Gabès is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 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 Gabès.
Gabès in July91August33° · Sea 29° · 10.3 h
In August, Gabès is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 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 Gabès.
Gabès in August98September31° · Sea 28° · 8.4 h
In September, Gabès is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 17 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 Gabès.
Gabès in September94October28° · Sea 25° · 7.1 h
In October, Gabès is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gabès.
Gabès in October71November23° · Sea 21° · 6.6 h
In November, Gabès is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Gabès.
Gabès in November31December19° · Sea 17° · 6.3 h
In December, Gabès is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gabès.
Gabès 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 Gabès
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 87 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 | 32 | 17° | 8° | 14.4° | 6.7 h | 3 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | 18° | 9° | 14.0° | 7.5 h | 2 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 20° | 12° | 15.6° | 8.2 h | 3 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 23° | 15° | 18.1° | 8.9 h | 2 | 12 |
| MayMay | 90 | 26° | 19° | 21.3° | 9.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 29° | 22° | 24.6° | 10.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 32° | 24° | 27.7° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 33° | 25° | 29.0° | 10.3 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 31° | 23° | 28.1° | 8.4 h | 2 | 16 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 28° | 19° | 25.4° | 7.1 h | 3 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 23° | 14° | 21.4° | 6.6 h | 3 | 14 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 19° | 10° | 16.9° | 6.3 h | 3 | 15 |
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 Gabès
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.4 – 26.2 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gabès ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 29.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 28.3 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.4° | 13.7° | 15.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.0° | 12.8° | 15.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.6° | 14.5° | 16.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 18.1° | 17.5° | 18.8° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.3° | 20.6° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.6° | 23.9° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 27.7° | 26.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.1° | 27.3° | 28.7° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.4° | 20.1° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 16.9° | 15.8° | 17.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Gabès
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 7.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Gabès, 62 % 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 Gabès: 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, Gabès has about 3 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gabès
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 55 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 Gabès
How breezy and how cloudy Gabès 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 Gabès 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Gabès: mostly sunny, with about 7.1 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 Gabès
How often the day gets hot in Gabès (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, Gabès has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Gabès
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Gabès 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.
Gabès has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32).
- 60
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,130 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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Gabès vs Matmata
In October the holiday weather in Gabès and Matmata is about equally good (score 94 vs 93). During the day Matmata is 1 °C cooler than Gabès.
| in October | Gabès | Matmata |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Sea | 25° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Feb – May, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Tunisia in October: the best places
In October, Gabès ranks 1 of 20 destinations in this country.
- GabèsThis page28°25°94
- 2Djerba (Houmt Souk)28°26°94
- 3Matmata27°92
- 4Mahdia27°24°90
- 5Port El Kantaoui27°24°90
- 6Sfax28°25°89
- 7Monastir27°24°89
- 8Sousse27°24°89
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Frequently asked questions about Gabès
When is the best time to visit Gabès?
The best time to visit Gabès 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 Gabès?
The sea temperature in Gabès ranges from 14.0 °C in February to 29.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in Gabès in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Gabès?
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 Gabès?
The wettest month is March with 16 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gabès get?
Gabès gets around 3,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Gabès in?
Gabès is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gabès?
A nonstop flight from London to Gabès takes about 3 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,130 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gabès?
Gabès has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 60, May half-term 92, summer holidays 93, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 32.