Djerba weather in March
March in Djerba: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#9 of 12 months in Djerba · #461 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 21°C
- Nights
- 13°C
- Wet days
- 2
- Sun
- 10.7 h
- Humidity
- 59%
- Daylight
- 12 h

Traveller notes on Djerba in March
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.
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.
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Djerba climate normals — March
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Djerba in March
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 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Djerba in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresThe 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 ↗
- Season
Out of season
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresA 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 ↗
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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Djerba?
- March in Djerba: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Djerba on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Djerba in March?
- In March, Djerba averages a daily high of 21.2°C and a low of 12.5°C, with about 8.9 mm of rain over roughly 2.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Djerba in March?
- Djerba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in March.
Within 300 km: Hammamet's Ramadan on 19 Feb – 20 Mar.