Geographical location
According to abbreviationfinder, the popular island of Djerba is located off the east coast of Tunisia, directly on the Gulf of Gabès in the Mediterranean. Around 125,000 locals live here on an area of 514 square kilometers, and tourism is the most important industry.
The official currency on Djerba is the Tunisian dinar, which is equivalent to 1000 millimeters (small change). The so-called Roman dam connects the largest North African island with the mainland.
Many holiday resorts have settled in the east of Djerba in particular, and the most beautiful beaches on the island can be found in the northeast. The flora and fauna on Djerba is determined by the very dry climate and is therefore comparatively poor in species.
The main features of the landscape are olive trees and palm trees as well as several types of cacti. Djerba Airport is 1,820 kilometers away from Frankfurt and can be reached in around three hours by plane.
Climate on Djerba
Djerba has a very mild and Mediterranean climate. The actually typical desert climate in this region is moderated somewhat by the influence of the Mediterranean. The summers are nevertheless very hot, the winters are mild with daytime temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius. From December to February it is coldest (9 to 11 degrees at night), and most of the rain falls in October.
In principle, however, you can expect very little rainfall on Djerba all year round, especially in summer there is almost no rain at all. The months of June, July and August are particularly low in precipitation. After the winter months descend April the temperatures rise quickly and noticeably and in the middle of the month are already around 24 ° C.
The warmest months on Djerba are June to October with temperatures of over 30 ° C, even at night it remains very warm (20 to 22 degrees). Up to 12 hours of sunshine a day are possible during this time. Even in the autumn months of September and October there is only sporadic precipitation with pleasant temperatures of over 25 ° C. The water temperature is 20 degrees from the end of May and reaches its maximum in mid-September.
When to go to Djerba?
Djerba is a popular destination for beach holidays, so when determining the best travel time, we particularly consider the water and air temperatures as well as the duration of sunshine. In principle, the Tunisian island can be visited all year round, but the tourist season and charter flights usually only start in May and usually end in October.
The high temperatures of up to 32 degrees in the shade and the rain-free summer weather are not only popular with foreign tourists, many Tunisians also use the weekends for short trips. We recommend the months of June, July, August and September as the best time to travel to Djerba, even if the high season falls during this period with correspondingly higher prices.
The early summer month of May and the autumn months of October to mid- November are also ideal for a trip to Djerba. During this time bathing is possible without any problems, the temperatures are a bit more pleasant and the beaches are much emptier. Most of the hotels close from the end of November to the end of April at the latest, and at 15 to 18 degrees in the water, bathing fun in the Mediterranean Sea would also be neglected.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 16 ° C | 18 ° C | 20 ° C | 22 ° C | 26 ° C | 29 ° C | 32 ° C | 32 ° C | 30 ° C | 26 ° C | 21 ° C | 17 ° C |
| Night temperature | 9 ° C | 9 ° C | 11 ° C | 13 ° C | 16 ° C | 20 ° C | 22 ° C | 23 ° C | 22 ° C | 18 ° C | 14 ° C | 10 ° C |
| Water temperature | 16 ° C | 16 ° C | 15 ° C | 17 ° C | 18 ° C | 21 ° C | 24 ° C | 26 ° C | 26 ° C | 24 ° C | 20 ° C | 18 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 29 | 21st | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 54 | 34 | 36 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hours of sunshine | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Sunrise | 7:20 | 7:00 | 6:30 | 5:45 | 5:15 | 5:05 | 5:15 | 5:40 | 6:00 | 6:20 | 6:50 | 7:15 |
| Sunset | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:25 | 18:45 | 19:10 | 7:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 19:05 | 18:25 | 17:45 | 17:15 | 17:10 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 19.9 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is August (27.7 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 12.5 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 26 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. All but January, February and March have a water temperature of at least 17 ° C. Bathing is then possible to a limited extent. The months of June, July, August, September and October have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 236 mm on 32 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. There is no rainy season, i.e. months with more than 175 mm of precipitation. Snowfall is generally not expected in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day. On average over the year, the sun shines 8.8 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Cities nearby
The following larger towns are nearby and have a similar climate: Zarzis.
Highlights and attractions
Southwest of the city of Houmt Souk is one of the oldest synagogues in the world, the Al-Ghriba Synagogue. Houmt Souk is the main town on Djerba and has about 65,000 inhabitants. There are a variety of shopping opportunities and a folklore museum that is well worth seeing. The seven-kilometer-long Römerdamm not only serves as a logistical connection to the mainland, but also ensures the supply of drinking water for the island.
A visit to the pottery village Guellala and Djerbahood is worthwhile. The crocodile farm Djerba Explorer Park is a very popular destination, especially for families with children. Meanwhile, one of the most popular photo motifs on the island is the striking lighthouse of Djerba, which rises almost 55 meters with its red and white painting and represents a nice contrast to the surrounding white buildings.
Djerba weather in March, April and May
Average daily temperatures between 20 ° C and 26 ° C can be expected over the next three months. In Djerba it gets warmest in May, while March is noticeably cooler.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 15-18 ° C.
You can expect around 4 days of rainfall in March, around 3 days in April and around 2 days in May.
In the period from March to May the sun shines on average between 8 and 10 hours a day. The sunniest weather is in May in Djerba, but with less sun you have to get by in March.
