AI-generatedTataouine at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,010 h
- Rain a year
- 99 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 238 m
Climate in Tataouine
Tataouine has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,010 hours of sunshine a year, Tataouine is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tataouine
The best time to visit Tataouine is from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 99 mm fall in an average year.
Tataouine through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tataouine in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–31 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Tataouine in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 34–37 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Tataouine in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–34 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Tataouine in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–18 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March, 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: November – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:2117:46
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 06:06–06:54 · evening 17:13–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:06 · evening 18:02–18:11
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 Tataouine compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 14° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Tataouine in October?
In October, Tataouine is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tataouine.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:21 – 17:46
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %75 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Tataouine
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April has the better holiday weather in Tataouine: score 99 against 81. In April, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tataouine month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January17° · 6.8 h
In January, Tataouine is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in January94February18° · 7.3 h
In February, Tataouine is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in February96March23° · 7.9 h
In March, Tataouine is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in March99April27° · 8.7 h
In April, Tataouine is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in April76May31° · 9.0 h
In May, Tataouine is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in May54June34° · 10.4 h
In June, Tataouine is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in June50July37° · 10.8 h
In July, Tataouine is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in July50August37° · 9.9 h
In August, Tataouine is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °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. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in August56September34° · 8.3 h
In September, Tataouine is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in September81October29° · 7.0 h
In October, Tataouine is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in October91November23° · 6.4 h
In November, Tataouine is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in November90December18° · 6.2 h
In December, Tataouine is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tataouine.
Tataouine in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tataouine
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in August (22°). 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 from December to February, so the room should be heated.
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 | 88 | 17° | 6° | 6.8 h | 2 | 13 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 18° | 7° | 7.3 h | 3 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 23° | 9° | 7.9 h | 2 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 27° | 13° | 8.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| MayMay | 76 | 31° | 16° | 9.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 34° | 19° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 21° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 37° | 22° | 9.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 34° | 20° | 8.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 29° | 17° | 7.0 h | 2 | 10 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 23° | 11° | 6.4 h | 2 | 12 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 18° | 7° | 6.2 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
32.93° N, 10.45° E · 238 m · Africa/Tunis
Sunshine hours in Tataouine
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 7.0 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tataouine, 61 % 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 Tataouine: 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, Tataouine has about 2 rainy days with 10 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Tataouine
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, 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 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 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 Tataouine
How breezy and how cloudy Tataouine 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 Tataouine typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 32 % of the sky over Tataouine: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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 Tataouine
How often the day gets hot in Tataouine (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, Tataouine has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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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Tataouine 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.
Tataouine has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 98
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 89
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 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 10 min
- Distance
- 2,240 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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Tataouine vs Gabès
In October Gabès has the better holiday weather (score 87 vs 81). During the day Gabès is 1 °C cooler than Tataouine.
| in October | Tataouine | Gabès |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 81 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | May – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Tataouine ranks 14 of 15 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tataouine
When is the best time to visit Tataouine?
The best time to visit Tataouine is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tataouine?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Tataouine?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 99 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Tataouine get?
Tataouine gets around 3,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Tataouine in?
Tataouine is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tataouine?
A nonstop flight from London to Tataouine takes about 3 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,240 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tataouine?
Tataouine has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98, May half-term 72, summer holidays 50, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 89.