Best Time to Visit El Kef, Kef, Tunisia
El Kef is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit El Kef for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 7.4°C / 45.3°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in July, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in (July) to 72 mm / 2.8 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at El Kef, Kef, Tunisia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. El Kef's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.8°C64°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.8°C73°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.8°C78.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 21.8°C71.2°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17.4°C63.3°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Kef?
The best time to visit El Kef for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 26°C / 78.8°F, and the driest is July with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at El Kef's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in El Kef?
The rainy season at El Kef, Kef runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 53 mm / 2.1 in. The wettest single month is January (72 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the driest month in El Kef?
The driest month in El Kef is July, averaging about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26°C / 78.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting El Kef?
The least comfortable months for travel to El Kef — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 72 mm / 2.8 in in January, and the coldest month averages 7.4°C / 45.3°F.
Is El Kef climate different from Tunisia overall?
Yes, usually. Our El Kef figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Tunisia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects El Kef specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.