AI-generatedTozeur at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,160 h
- Rain a year
- 81 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 51 m
Climate in Tozeur
Tozeur has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year, Tozeur is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tozeur
The best time to visit Tozeur 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 41 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 81 mm fall in an average year.
Tozeur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tozeur in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–33 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Tozeur in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 38–41 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Tozeur in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–35 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Tozeur in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 5 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
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:3117:55
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:16–07:05 · evening 17:21–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:06–06:16 · evening 18:10–18:20
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 Tozeur compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Tozeur in October?
In October, Tozeur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tozeur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min06:31 – 17:55
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- 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 Tozeur
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Tozeur: score 99 against 76. In March, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 8 mm | 9 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tozeur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January18° · 7.0 h
In January, Tozeur is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur in January96February20° · 7.8 h
In February, Tozeur is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur in February99March24° · 8.6 h
In March, Tozeur is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur in March94April28° · 9.4 h
In April, Tozeur is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 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, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur in April64May33° · 9.3 h
In May, Tozeur is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.3 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, May is a good month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur in May50June38° · 10.6 h
In June, Tozeur is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur in June50July41° · 11.0 h
In July, Tozeur is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 11.0 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 Tozeur.
Tozeur in July50August40° · 10.5 h
In August, Tozeur is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10.5 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 Tozeur.
Tozeur in August49September35° · 8.8 h
In September, Tozeur is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur in September76October30° · 7.5 h
In October, Tozeur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur in October93November23° · 7.0 h
In November, Tozeur is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur in November91December18° · 6.4 h
In December, Tozeur is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tozeur.
Tozeur 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 Tozeur
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°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in August (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, 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 | 91 | 18° | 7° | 7.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 20° | 9° | 7.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 99 | 24° | 12° | 8.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 28° | 16° | 9.4 h | 2 | 10 |
| MayMay | 64 | 33° | 20° | 9.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 38° | 24° | 10.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 41° | 27° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 40° | 27° | 10.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 35° | 24° | 8.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 30° | 19° | 7.5 h | 2 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 23° | 13° | 7.0 h | 2 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 18° | 8° | 6.4 h | 2 | 10 |
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
33.92° N, 8.13° E · 51 m · Africa/Tunis
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tozeur
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 7.5 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tozeur, 66 % 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 Tozeur: 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, Tozeur has about 2 rainy days with 8 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tozeur
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 40 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 Tozeur
How breezy and how cloudy Tozeur 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 Tozeur typically peaks at 18 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 29 % of the sky over Tozeur: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Tozeur
How often the day gets hot in Tozeur (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, Tozeur has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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 Tozeur
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Tozeur 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.
Tozeur 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
- 27 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 34 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,070 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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Tozeur compared
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Tozeur vs Matmata
In October Matmata has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs 76). During the day Matmata is 3 °C cooler than Tozeur. Matmata gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Tozeur | Matmata |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Feb – May, Oct – Dec |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Tunisia in October: the best places
In October, Tozeur ranks 20 of 20 destinations in this country.
- Gabès28°25°94
- 2Djerba (Houmt Souk)28°26°94
- 3Matmata27°92
- 4Port El Kantaoui27°24°90
- 5Mahdia27°24°90
- 6Sfax28°25°89
- 7Sousse27°24°89
- 8Monastir27°24°89
- 20TozeurThis page30°76
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Frequently asked questions about Tozeur
When is the best time to visit Tozeur?
The best time to visit Tozeur 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 Tozeur?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Tozeur?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 81 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Tozeur get?
Tozeur gets around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Tozeur in?
Tozeur is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tozeur?
A nonstop flight from London to Tozeur takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tozeur?
Tozeur 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 61, summer holidays 50, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 91.