El Mourouj climate
El Mourouj (Tunisia) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C67 °F, and about 534 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
El Mourouj climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1660 | 642 | 1151 | 592.3 |
| Feb | 1661 | 642 | 1152 | 451.8 |
| Mar | 2067 | 846 | 1457 | 622.5 |
| Apr | 2374 | 1051 | 1762 | 512.0 |
| May | 2882 | 1457 | 2169 | 351.4 |
| Jun | 3392 | 1865 | 2678 | 210.8 |
| Jul | 3799 | 2271 | 2985 | 80.3 |
| Aug | 3798 | 2272 | 2985 | 230.9 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1966 | 2577 | 612.4 |
| Oct | 2780 | 1560 | 2170 | 602.4 |
| Nov | 2169 | 1151 | 1660 | 502.0 |
| Dec | 1762 | 745 | 1253 | 602.4 |
| Year | 3799 | 642 | 1967 | 53421 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 53% | 2.4 | 9:54 |
| Feb | 76% | 53% | 3.2 | 10:48 |
| Mar | 73% | 49% | 4.3 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 70% | 48% | 5.3 | 13:05 |
| May | 63% | 39% | 6.5 | 14:07 |
| Jun | 55% | 25% | 7.2 | 14:39 |
| Jul | 48% | 15% | 7.2 | 14:26 |
| Aug | 51% | 20% | 6.4 | 13:33 |
| Sep | 65% | 37% | 4.9 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 71% | 39% | 3.8 | 11:11 |
| Nov | 74% | 47% | 2.6 | 10:09 |
| Dec | 78% | 51% | 2.2 | 9:39 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of El Mourouj is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C99 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C60 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.8 °C33.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 534 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 32% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: July. The wettest month is March (62 mm2.5 in), the driest is July (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 48% in July to 78% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 15%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit El Mourouj
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 35 mm1.4 in to 62 mm2.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C99 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for El Mourouj
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1660 to 17 °C62 °F, lows 642 to 7 °C45 °F, about 54 mm2.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2067 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 846 to 14 °C57 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3392 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 1865 to 22 °C72 °F, about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2169 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1151 to 19 °C66 °F, about 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How El Mourouj compares
Compared with Tunis, about 12 km to the north, El Mourouj is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (1.8 °C3.2 °F warmer).
Of the 9 places in Tunisia covered by World Climates, El Mourouj is the 7th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Tunisia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Algiers (Algeria, Csa), Catania (Italy, Csa) and Valencia (Spain, BSh).
Nearby places
- Tunis 12 km · 19 °C66 °F · 561 mm22 in
- Hammamet 50 km · 19 °C67 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Bizerte 69 km · 19 °C66 °F · 657 mm26 in
- Sousse 106 km · 20 °C67 °F · 400 mm16 in
- Kairouan 116 km · 20 °C68 °F · 403 mm16 in
- Souk Ahras 207 km · 15 °C59 °F · 869 mm34 in
- Annaba 218 km · 19 °C67 °F · 664 mm26 in
- Sakiet ed Daier 220 km · 20 °C68 °F · 301 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in El Mourouj?
July is the warmest month in El Mourouj, with an average high of 37 °C (99 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in El Mourouj?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (60 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in El Mourouj?
March is the wettest month with about 62 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit El Mourouj?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–May and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 163 m, while El Mourouj lies at about 20 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.9 °C1.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.