Climate Insights for Sidi Bou Ali

The climate in Sidi Bou Ali is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 276mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 40mm of rainfall. Sidi Bou Ali is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Sidi Bou Ali vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Sidi Bou Ali is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 276mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 40mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 39mm less than December, 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.

Sidi Bou Ali is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Sidi Bou Ali, which began on September 23, 2026. Sidi Bou Ali is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Sidi Bou Ali is during March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sidi Bou Ali 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.