Sakiet ed Daier climate
Sakiet ed Daier (Tunisia) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 301 mm12 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sakiet ed Daier climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 744 | 1152 | 230.9 |
| Feb | 1763 | 744 | 1253 | 190.8 |
| Mar | 2069 | 949 | 1559 | 371.4 |
| Apr | 2474 | 1254 | 1864 | 220.9 |
| May | 2882 | 1661 | 2271 | 190.7 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2068 | 2679 | 100.4 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2374 | 2985 | 50.2 |
| Aug | 3595 | 2475 | 2985 | 170.7 |
| Sep | 3188 | 2271 | 2679 | 461.8 |
| Oct | 2780 | 1864 | 2272 | 381.5 |
| Nov | 2170 | 1254 | 1762 | 311.2 |
| Dec | 1763 | 847 | 1355 | 341.3 |
| Year | 3696 | 744 | 2068 | 30112 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 51% | 3.0 | 10:04 |
| Feb | 69% | 48% | 3.8 | 10:53 |
| Mar | 67% | 44% | 4.9 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 65% | 42% | 6.0 | 13:01 |
| May | 60% | 36% | 6.9 | 13:58 |
| Jun | 56% | 24% | 7.4 | 14:29 |
| Jul | 52% | 14% | 7.6 | 14:16 |
| Aug | 55% | 20% | 6.7 | 13:27 |
| Sep | 64% | 42% | 5.3 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 68% | 46% | 4.1 | 11:14 |
| Nov | 69% | 54% | 3.1 | 10:17 |
| Dec | 72% | 56% | 2.7 | 9:50 |
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 Sakiet ed Daier is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 7 °C44 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.1 °C32.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 301 mm12 in of precipitation per year. 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: February and May–August. The wettest month is September (46 mm1.8 in), the driest is July (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 52% in July to 72% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in August to 13 km/h (8 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 9.8 hours in December to 14.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sakiet ed Daier
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October and November: average highs of 20 °C69 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 19 mm0.7 in to 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C96 °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 Sakiet ed Daier
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 17 °C63 °F, lows 744 to 8 °C47 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2069 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 949 to 16 °C61 °F, about 26 mm1.0 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 3290 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2068 to 24 °C75 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1254 to 22 °C71 °F, about 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Sakiet ed Daier compares
Compared with Sfax, about 7 km to the southwest, Sakiet ed Daier has practically the same average temperature and receives 27% more precipitation (301 mm12 in vs 237 mm9.3 in). The difference is largest in December (1.8 °C3.2 °F cooler).
Of the 9 places in Tunisia covered by World Climates, Sakiet ed Daier is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 7th 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: Orihuela (Spain, BSh), Alicante (Spain, BSh) and Murcia (Spain, BSh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Sakiet ez Zit (pop. 100,000). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Sakiet ed Daier, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Sfax 7 km · 20 °C69 °F · 237 mm9.3 in
- Sousse 116 km · 20 °C67 °F · 400 mm16 in
- Kairouan 118 km · 20 °C68 °F · 403 mm16 in
- Gabès 121 km · 21 °C69 °F · 172 mm6.8 in
- Hammamet 179 km · 19 °C67 °F · 460 mm18 in
- El Mourouj 220 km · 19 °C67 °F · 534 mm21 in
- Tunis 232 km · 19 °C66 °F · 561 mm22 in
- Al Jumayl 245 km · 21 °C69 °F · 192 mm7.6 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sakiet ed Daier?
August is the warmest month in Sakiet ed Daier, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sakiet ed Daier?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (44 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sakiet ed Daier?
September is the wettest month with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Sakiet ed Daier?
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 72 m, while Sakiet ed Daier lies at about 12 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.