AI-generatedHammamet at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 362 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Hammamet
Hammamet has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Hammamet is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:2317:43
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Hammamet in October?
In October, Hammamet is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 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 Hammamet.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:23 – 17:43
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 10 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Tunis
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %83 %
- Seaweight 25 %99 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Hammamet
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.9 – 24.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hammamet ranges from 14.9 °C in February to 26.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From November to January 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 26.0 and 27.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.0° | 15.4° | 17.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.9° | 14.2° | 15.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.0° | 14.5° | 15.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.3° | 15.8° | 16.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.8° | 18.0° | 19.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.4° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.5° | 24.5° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.9° | 26.0° | 27.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.1° | 25.3° | 27.1° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 23.9° | 22.9° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.2° | 20.3° | 22.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.2° | 17.4° | 19.2° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Hammamet
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 6.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Hammamet, 57 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Hammamet
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 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Hammamet: 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, Hammamet has about 7 rainy days with 53 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 | 25 | 15° | 11° | 16.0° | 5.6 h | 7 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 15° | 10° | 14.9° | 6.6 h | 7 | 37 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 17° | 12° | 15.0° | 7.3 h | 6 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 19° | 14° | 16.3° | 8.2 h | 6 | 30 |
| MayMay | 66 | 22° | 16° | 18.8° | 9.1 h | 3 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 27° | 20° | 22.2° | 10.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 23° | 25.5° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 24° | 26.9° | 10.0 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 27° | 22° | 26.1° | 7.8 h | 5 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 24° | 20° | 23.9° | 6.4 h | 7 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 20° | 16° | 21.2° | 5.7 h | 7 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 16° | 12° | 18.2° | 5.4 h | 8 | 47 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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)
36.40° N, 10.62° E · 13 m · Africa/Tunis
Best time to visit Hammamet
The best time to visit Hammamet is from June to September. 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 September to June. The wettest month is October with 53 mm of precipitation.
Hammamet through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hammamet in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Hammamet in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Hammamet in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Hammamet in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hammamet for you.
Your best months: July – September
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
Sep – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Hammamet month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January15° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Hammamet is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hammamet.
Hammamet in January28February15° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In February, Hammamet is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hammamet.
Hammamet in February31March17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Hammamet is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hammamet.
Hammamet in March35April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Hammamet is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hammamet.
Hammamet in April66May22° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Hammamet is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hammamet.
Hammamet in May94June27° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Hammamet is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hammamet.
Hammamet in June100July30° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In July, Hammamet is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Hammamet.
Hammamet in July100August30° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Hammamet is hot: daytime highs average 30 °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 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 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 Hammamet.
Hammamet in August95September27° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In September, Hammamet is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 37 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Hammamet.
Hammamet in September81October24° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In October, Hammamet is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 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 Hammamet.
Hammamet in October44November20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In November, Hammamet is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Hammamet.
Hammamet in November27December16° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, Hammamet is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hammamet.
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Hammamet vs. Sousse
In October Sousse has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs. 81). During the day Sousse is 2 °C warmer than Hammamet. The sea is about equally warm. Sousse gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Hammamet | Sousse |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 81 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Hammamet ranks 4 of 4 destinations in this country.
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- 2Sousse26°24°89
- 3Monastir26°24°89
- 4HammametThis page24°24°81
Planning a trip to Hammamet
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,890 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 Hammamet
When is the best time to visit Hammamet?
The best time to visit Hammamet is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hammamet?
The sea temperature in Hammamet ranges from 14.9 °C in February to 26.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Hammamet in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Hammamet?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Hammamet?
The wettest month is October with 53 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hammamet get?
Hammamet gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Hammamet in?
Hammamet uses the time zone Africa/Tunis, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hammamet?
A nonstop flight from London to Hammamet takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,890 km.
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