Jerissa, Tunisia experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Jerissa, Tunisia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Jerissa, Tunisia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Nov 
Wetter season: Mar–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.4/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 24°C / 12°C
Feels Like 22°C / 10°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 30 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 59%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 2 days
Hottest Month
37°C
July
Avg Low21°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
4°C
January
Avg High13°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
2days
July
Avg High37°C
Avg Low21°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
March (Gusts 42)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:10
Daylight 14.6h
Sunset 19:44
Live conditions—
Jerissa on the map · live conditions
Jerissa, Tunisia
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Tunisia
- City
- Jerissa
- Population
- 9.8K
- Coordinates
- 35.85°, 8.63°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 3 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 6 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 13°C / 4°C . Feb: 15°C / 4°C . Mar: 18°C / 7°C . Apr: 22°C / 9°C . May: 26°C / 13°C . Jun: 33°C / 18°C . Jul: 37°C / 21°C . Aug: 35°C / 21°C . Sep: 30°C / 18°C . Oct: 24°C / 13°C . Nov: 19°C / 8°C . Dec: 14°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 25 mm. Feb: 28 mm. Mar: 44 mm. Apr: 48 mm. May: 49 mm. Jun: 19 mm. Jul: 5 mm. Aug: 17 mm. Sep: 34 mm. Oct: 31 mm. Nov: 26 mm. Dec: 34 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 70%. Feb: 67%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 61%. May: 57%. Jun: 45%. Jul: 37%. Aug: 43%. Sep: 58%. Oct: 63%. Nov: 67%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 35°C | Jul · 37°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 4°C | Jan · 4°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 76 mm | May · 49 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 21 km/h | Mar · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Good April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 4°C | 10°C / 0°C | 6days (25 mm) Good | 8.2h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 15°C / 4°C | 12°C / 1°C | 6days (28 mm) Good | 8.9h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 18°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 8days (44 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 64% Muggy | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 22°C / 9°C | 20°C / 7°C | 8days (48 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 13°C | 25°C / 11°C | 9days (49 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 33°C / 18°C | 32°C / 18°C | 4days (19 mm) Good | 12.3h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 37°C / 21°C | 36°C / 21°C | 2days (5 mm) Excellent | 12.8h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 9.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 35°C / 21°C | 34°C / 21°C | 4days (17 mm) Good | 12.2h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 30°C / 18°C | 30°C / 18°C | 7days (34 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 6days (31 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 63% Muggy | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 19°C / 8°C | 16°C / 6°C | 6days (26 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 7days (34 mm) Good | 7.7h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Jerissa are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Jerissa, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Jerissa is July, with average daytime highs of 37°C (98°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Jerissa is January, with average overnight lows of 4°C (38°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Jerissa is May, averaging 49mm of precipitation across 9 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Jerissa receives approximately 123 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Jerissa.
The least favorable months to visit Jerissa are January, February, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Jerissa is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Jerissa is 59%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Jerissa receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 2 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Jerissa are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
Jerissa averages 10 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 39%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Jerissa is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Jerissa has a Cold Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSk under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Jerissa ranges from 10°C (50°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Jerissa. It earns a climate score of 9.1/10 with Excellent.
For June in Jerissa, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 33°C (91°F) and 4 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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