Djerba weather in January

January in Djerba: cool, dry — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Djerba🇹🇳 Tunisia · Maghreb · Beach72
  1. 72Jan
  2. 75Feb
  3. 81Mar
  4. 85Apr
  5. 90May
  6. 95Jun
  7. 92Jul
  8. 91Aug
  9. 92Sep
  10. 94Oct
  11. 82Nov
  12. 72Dec

#11 of 12 months in Djerba · #654 of 1413 destinations to visit in January · comfort 72/100 (tier B)

Days
17°C
Nights
10°C
Wet days
2
Sun
8.7 h
Humidity
61%
Daylight
10 h
Djerba, Tunisia
Photo: Son Tung Tran · Pexels

Traveller notes on Djerba in January

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 — January

Daytime high17°C / 63°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Sea temperature15°C / 59°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall8 mm / 0.3 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity61%💧 humid
Dew point6°C / 42°F
Sunshine8.7 h/day
Daylight10.2 h
Wind25 km/h / 16 mph
Air quality (US AQI)69🙂 moderate

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

Crowds in Djerba in January

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.

BusyRamadan, school holidays in 5 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).

Toughest 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 January

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

  • Holiday

    Ramadan

    25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosures

    The resort strip at Sidi Mahrez carries on as normal, but Houmt Souk and the villages inland are shut through the day and the island's roads empty around sunset. Source ↗

  • Nature

    Olive harvest

    1 Nov – 15 Jan · usually

    The groves that cover most of the island's interior are picked and the small presses run through the night. It is the season the island works rather than performs. Source ↗

  • Season

    Out of season

    15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosures

    A good share of the beach hotels close outright and the ones that stay open run skeleton kitchens. Houmt Souk keeps going because people live there, which makes it the better base now. Source ↗

What's on around the world in January →

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 January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Djerba?
January in Djerba: cool, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Djerba on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
What is the weather like in Djerba in January?
In January, Djerba averages a daily high of 17.2°C and a low of 9.9°C, with about 8.3 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Djerba in January?
Djerba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in January.

Within 300 km: Hammamet's Resorts shut for the winter around 15 Nov – 15 Mar.