SeasonMapHammamet weather in January
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January in Hammamet: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Hammamet · #619 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Hammamet in January
Other months in Hammamet
Hammamet's forum calls July hot, dry and reliably sunny, though one thread specifically flags the early morning as noticeably cooler — low-to-mid 20s°C at 7am — for anyone planning golf or a walk before the day's heat sets in. Regulars note the sea stays warm enough for swimming all day.
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Hammamet climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 64°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hammamet 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.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Hammamet'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 weatherHammamet's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Hammamet in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Resorts shut for the winter
15 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresA good share of the beachfront hotels close between seasons and the ones that stay open run half their restaurants. Quiet, cheap and with the medina to yourself.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hammamet — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Hammamet?
Hammamet in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Hammamet?
- January in Hammamet: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Hammamet on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Hammamet in January?
- In January, Hammamet averages a daily high of 16°C and a low of 10.4°C, with about 22.7 mm of rain over roughly 5.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hammamet in January?
- Hammamet has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — January
Within 300 km: Tunis' Olive harvest around 1 Nov – 15 Jan.