Sun, sea & sand

Hammamet 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

Poor

Best time to visit: June – September

Air temperature16°CNight 12°
Sea temperature18.2°Cfresh
Sunshine6hrs / dayof 9.7 h daylight
Rainy days8days / month47 mm

What is the weather like in Hammamet in December?

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 6 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.

December compared

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

NovemberNovDecemberDecJanuaryJan
Score483128
Day20°16°15°
Night16°12°11°
Sea21°18°16°
Sun7 h6 h7 h
Rain days787

More details for December

Daylight
9 h 42 min07:22 – 17:04
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
46 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Africa/Tunis

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %17 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %75 %

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

Hammamet in December: quick answers

Is Hammamet hot in December?

No. In December, Hammamet is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C and nights drop to about 12 °C.

Can you swim in Hammamet in December?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in December the sea averages just 18.2 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to November.

Does it rain much in Hammamet in December?

Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm.

Hammamet 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)