Djerba
City in Tunisia
Djerba is a city in Tunisia with a population of 175,820 in 2018. Located 342 km from Tunis, the city draws visitors to sights such as El Ghriba Synagogue and Borj El Kebir.
What to see
Visitors to Djerba can explore historical and cultural landmarks. The city features El Ghriba Synagogue and the fortress Borj El Kebir.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 32 °C to 33 °C and low rain. January and December are cooler, with daily highs of 16 °C to 17 °C and lows of 10 °C to 12 °C. December has the highest rainfall at 43 mm over about 4 days, while July has 0 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Djerba Zarzis International Airport in Mellita, located 14 km from Djerba.
Top sights in Djerba
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 36 | 32 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Djerba (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.