SeasonMapTozeur weather in August
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August in Tozeur: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 40°C afternoons.
#11 of 12 months in Tozeur · #1283 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 38/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tozeur climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 40°C / 105°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 40°C / 104°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 35% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 102 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tozeur 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.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Tozeur'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 weatherTozeur's best weather comes in February, March and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
August coincides with Saharan summer.
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What's on in Tozeur in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Saharan summer
1 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatThe Jerid is a proper desert and the summer here is the kind you plan a day around rather than push through. The palmeraie holds some shade; the salt flat and the mountain oases hold none. Source ↗
Where is Tozeur?
Tozeur in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Tozeur?
- August in Tozeur: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 40°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Tozeur on SeasonMap's comfort score (38/100).
- What is the weather like in Tozeur in August?
- In August, Tozeur averages a daily high of 40.3°C and a low of 27.7°C, with about 1.9 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tozeur in August?
- Tozeur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 102 in August.