Best Time to Visit Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia
Gafsa is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Gafsa for sunny, dry weather is March–November — 9 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February and April–September; the wetter half falls in March and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 9.7°C / 49.5°F in January to 29.6°C / 85.3°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 23 mm / 0.9 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Gafsa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 14.1°C57.4°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 17.5°C63.5°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 22.3°C72.1°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 27°C80.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 29.5°C85.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.6°C85.3°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.8°C78.4°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 20.6°C69.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 14.5°C58.1°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gafsa?
The best time to visit Gafsa for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 29.6°C / 85.3°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gafsa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Gafsa?
The rainy season at Gafsa, Gafsa runs through March and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 17 mm / 0.7 in. The wettest single month is March (23 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the driest month in Gafsa?
The driest month in Gafsa is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 29.5°C / 85.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Gafsa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Gafsa — 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 23 mm / 0.9 in in March, and the coldest month averages 9.7°C / 49.5°F.
Is Gafsa climate different from Tunisia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Gafsa 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 Gafsa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.