Djerba weather in August

August in Djerba: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Djerba🇹🇳 Tunisia · Maghreb · Beach91
  1. 72Jan
  2. 75Feb
  3. 81Mar
  4. 85Apr
  5. 90May
  6. 95Jun
  7. 92Jul
  8. 91Aug
  9. 92Sep
  10. 94Oct
  11. 82Nov
  12. 72Dec

#5 of 12 months in Djerba · #177 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 91/100 (tier S)

Days
33°C
Nights
25°C
Wet days
0
Sun
12.3 h
Humidity
61%
Daylight
13 h
Djerba, Tunisia
Photo: Son Tung Tran · Pexels

Traveller notes on Djerba in August

Other months in Djerba

Forum posters cite typical December highs in Djerba around 18C with sea temperatures near 16C, cold enough that most beaches see only local fishermen and walkers rather than sunbathers, though a warm, sunny stretch does make sunbathing possible on the right day. Posters describe December, January and February as historically Tunisia's coldest, wettest months, with weather genuinely changeable - warm days can be followed by cold, wet, windy ones within the same week. A local resident specifically recommended early December as the better bet within the winter stretch. Posters consistently recommend a hotel with a heated indoor pool given how unreliable outdoor swimming conditions run. Posters generally rate December as mild by day when the sun cooperates but genuinely variable and occasionally wet, workable with realistic expectations and indoor pool access as a backup.
Tripadvisor community · December · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe June as fabulous - glorious sunshine, blue skies, and temperatures typically in the early-to-mid 30sC, with a near-constant island breeze that posters say makes the heat feel more tolerable than the same temperature on the Tunisian mainland. Rain is possible but posters call it rare and, when it happens, a short heavy burst rather than a sustained wet spell. Posters do note evenings can cool down noticeably, so a light jacket or cardigan for the night is standard packing advice. Several posters specifically recommend June onward as the point when sea temperatures turn genuinely pleasant for swimming, alongside more settled overall conditions than earlier in spring.
Tripadvisor community · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Djerba climate normals — August

Daytime high33°C / 92°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Sea temperature29°C / 85°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall1 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity61%💧 humid
Dew point20°C / 68°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight13.4 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)51🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Djerba in August

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Peak crowdsSwimming season, The August peak, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Djerba's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherDjerba's best weather comes in June, July and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Djerba in August

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Swimming season

    1 Jun – 31 Oct · usuallySea warm enoughCrowded

    The water round the island is shallow and slow to cool, so the swimming runs well past when the charter flights thin out. September and October are the pick of it. Source ↗

  • Season

    The August peak

    15 Jul – 31 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedBook early

    Tunisian families take the causeway across and European charters run at full load at the same time; hotels, ferries and the Houmt Souk restaurants are all at their limit. Source ↗

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Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Djerba — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Djerba in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Djerba?
August in Djerba: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Djerba on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
What is the weather like in Djerba in August?
In August, Djerba averages a daily high of 33.2°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 1.1 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Djerba in August?
Djerba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in August.

Within 300 km: Hammamet's Jasmine season around 1 Jun – 15 Sep.