The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Djerba. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
May is the best month of the year in Djerba. Compared to April: +3°C daytime, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Sea
22°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
13.8h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 53
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Is May the right month?
May is actually the best month of the year in Djerba. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Tunisia
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyTunisian Dinar (DT)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.21°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 33°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 17°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 11%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Djerba ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
TunisiaTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 6.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
33.81°N · 10.86°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Djerba?
May is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 10.0h of sunshine and 4.0% rainy days. The months of May & October offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Djerba get in May?
Djerba averages 10.0 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Djerba?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Djerba in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Djerba good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Djerba scores 7.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Djerba?
August is the most difficult month to visit Djerba, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Djerba in May?
In May, the sea averages 22°C in Djerba: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Djerba in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Djerba (very high), with about 13.8h of daylight. Protection essential.