Climate Insights for Houmt Souk
الجوامع, Médenine, Tunisia
Climate Overview
The climate in Houmt Souk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 141 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 27 mm of rainfall. Houmt Souk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Houmt Souk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 5.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Houmt Souk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.
Temperature
Houmt Souk sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 32°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Houmt Souk sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 89°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Houmt Souk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 141 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 27 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 27 mm less than November, 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.Houmt Souk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.1 in less than November, 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
Houmt Souk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Houmt Souk is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Houmt Souk is during February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 16 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Houmt Souk is during February, March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 54°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Houmt Souk 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 Houmt Souk 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.