Question 1

When is the best time to visit Sfax?

Accepted Answer

Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) for the medina and Kerkennah in pleasant conditions. Summer is hot, winter mild.

Question 2

What is the weather like in Sfax in summer?

Accepted Answer

Hot and sunny, 33-35°C by day, slightly less humid than the Sahel. The nearby sea softens the nights (~24°C).

Question 3

What is the weather like in Sfax in winter?

Accepted Answer

Mild: around 16-17°C by day, 7°C at night, with plenty of sun and little rain. A pleasant season to explore the large medina.

Question 4

Does it rain a lot in Sfax?

Accepted Answer

No: only around 210 mm per year, making it a dry, sunny city. The rare rains fall mainly in autumn and winter.

Question 5

What is the sea temperature in Sfax and the Kerkennah Islands?

Accepted Answer

Very warm in summer: up to 30°C in August, among the highest in the Mediterranean. The Kerkennah Islands (30 min by ferry) offer wild beaches in warm water.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Sun
Jan	17.1°	8.3°	10 mm	2 d	266 h
Feb	18.2°	9.3°	22 mm	4 d	268 h
Mar	20.2°	11.2°	24 mm	5 d	321 h
Apr	22.1°	13.9°	16 mm	3 d	331 h
May	26.2°	17.3°	12 mm	3 d	374 h
Jun	30.1°	21.1°	4 mm	1 d	387 h
Jul	33°	23.8°	0 mm	0 d	404 h
Aug	32.8°	24.3°	8 mm	2 d	390 h
Sep	30.2°	22.7°	27 mm	4 d	332 h
Oct	26.6°	18.9°	27 mm	4 d	301 h
Nov	22.1°	13.7°	22 mm	4 d	277 h
Dec	18.4°	10.1°	18 mm	4 d	262 h

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