Climate Insights for El Ain

Sakiet Eddaier, Gouvernorat de Sfax, Tunisia

Hottest
August
30°C peak
Coldest
January
11°C low
Wettest
October
34mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Ain is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 205mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 34mm of rainfall. El Ain 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 11°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Feb Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Mar Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 13° Apr Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° May Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jun Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Jul Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 26° Sep Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Nov Max: 21° Average: 19° Min: 16° Dec Max: 17° Average: 15° Min: 13°
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Average
Min

El Ain sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 21mm Mar Precipitation: 23mm Apr Precipitation: 13mm May Precipitation: 6mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Sep Precipitation: 31mm Oct Precipitation: 34mm Nov Precipitation: 29mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm
Precipitation

El Ain is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 205mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 34mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 34mm less than October, 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

El Ain is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in El Ain, which began on June 21, 2026. El Ain 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 August at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 93mm over the season and a monthly average of 31mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 13°
Feb 14°
Mar 16°
Apr 18°
May 21°
Jun 24°
Jul 27°
Aug 28°
Sep 26°
Oct 23°
Nov 19°
Dec 15°

The best time to visit El Ain is during March, April, May, June, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 18mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. 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 El Ain 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C
15 °C
5 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
Mar
13 °C
18 °C
6 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
20 °C
6 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
23 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
30 °C
4 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Dec
13 °C
17 °C
6 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
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