Hammamet climate
Hammamet (Tunisia) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C67 °F, and about 460 mm18 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hammamet climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1560 | 948 | 1254 | 441.7 |
| Feb | 1660 | 847 | 1254 | 351.4 |
| Mar | 1864 | 1050 | 1457 | 512.0 |
| Apr | 2169 | 1254 | 1762 | 371.5 |
| May | 2476 | 1559 | 2068 | 241.0 |
| Jun | 2985 | 1967 | 2476 | 160.6 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2373 | 2882 | 50.2 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2374 | 2883 | 220.8 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 672.6 |
| Oct | 2578 | 1865 | 2271 | 632.5 |
| Nov | 2069 | 1457 | 1763 | 431.7 |
| Dec | 1762 | 1151 | 1456 | 522.0 |
| Year | 3391 | 847 | 1967 | 46018 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77% | 53% | 2.4 | 9:56 |
| Feb | 76% | 53% | 3.2 | 10:48 |
| Mar | 75% | 49% | 4.3 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 74% | 48% | 5.3 | 13:05 |
| May | 70% | 39% | 6.5 | 14:05 |
| Jun | 64% | 25% | 7.2 | 14:38 |
| Jul | 59% | 15% | 7.2 | 14:24 |
| Aug | 61% | 20% | 6.4 | 13:32 |
| Sep | 69% | 37% | 4.9 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 74% | 39% | 3.8 | 11:11 |
| Nov | 75% | 47% | 2.6 | 10:10 |
| Dec | 76% | 51% | 2.2 | 9:41 |
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 Hammamet is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 16 °C60 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.1 °C29 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 460 mm18 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 38% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June and July. The wettest month is September (67 mm2.6 in), the driest is July (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 59% in July to 77% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 15%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (7 mph) in August to 15 km/h (9 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hammamet
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–June and September–November: average highs of 18 °C64 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 16 mm0.6 in to 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °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 Hammamet
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1560 to 17 °C62 °F, lows 847 to 11 °C51 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 1050 to 15 °C59 °F, about 37 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2985 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1967 to 23 °C74 °F, about 14 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2069 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1457 to 21 °C70 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Hammamet compares
Compared with El Mourouj, about 50 km to the northwest, Hammamet has practically the same average temperature and receives 14% less precipitation (460 mm18 in vs 534 mm21 in). The difference is largest in July (1.8 °C3.3 °F cooler).
Of the 9 places in Tunisia covered by World Climates, Hammamet is the 6th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 4th 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: Berkane (Morocco, BSh), Palma (Spain, BSh) and Oran (Algeria, BSh).
Nearby places
- El Mourouj 50 km · 19 °C67 °F · 534 mm21 in
- Tunis 62 km · 19 °C66 °F · 561 mm22 in
- Sousse 64 km · 20 °C67 °F · 400 mm16 in
- Kairouan 93 km · 20 °C68 °F · 403 mm16 in
- Bizerte 118 km · 19 °C66 °F · 657 mm26 in
- Sakiet ed Daier 179 km · 20 °C68 °F · 301 mm12 in
- Sfax 185 km · 20 °C69 °F · 237 mm9.3 in
- Souk Ahras 239 km · 15 °C59 °F · 869 mm34 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hammamet?
August is the warmest month in Hammamet, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hammamet?
February is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (60 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hammamet?
September is the wettest month with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Hammamet?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–June and September–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 69 m, while Hammamet lies at about 13 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.