Climate Insights for Al-Kaf
الحوارث الشمالية, Al Kaf, Tunisia
Climate Overview
The climate in Al-Kaf is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 331 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 45 mm of rainfall. Al-Kaf is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Al-Kaf is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 13 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Al-Kaf is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 41°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Al-Kaf vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Al-Kaf vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 49°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Al-Kaf is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 331 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 45 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5 mm. That's 40 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Al-Kaf is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.8 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 1.6 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Al-Kaf is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Al-Kaf is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Al-Kaf is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 33 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Al-Kaf is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 99°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al-Kaf based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al-Kaf based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.