Djerba in January: weather, rain (7%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Djerba weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

50°F – 63°F

🌧 Rainy days

7% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Djerba in January?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 63°F

☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.0h/d

Our take: January in Djerba offers mild days around 17°C with cool evenings dipping to 10°C, plenty of sunshine, and barely any rain. It's a wonderfully quiet time on the island, ideal for travelers who enjoy exploring souks, coastal walks, and cultural sites without the summer crowds. Perfect for those who prefer gentle warmth over intense heat.

By trip type

Djerba in January by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in January

In January, Djerba sees 17°F during the day with 9.0h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	50°F	63°F	7%	0.0in	9.0h	7.3/10
🌤️ February	52°F	64°F	11%	0.0in	9.5h	7.4/10
🌤️ March	55°F	68°F	8%	0.0in	10.9h	7.9/10
🌤️ April	59°F	73°F	10%	0.0in	11.4h	8.5/10
☀️ May	64°F	79°F	7%	0.0in	12.2h	9.2/10
☀️ June	72°F	88°F	0%	0.0in	13.0h	8.9/10
☀️ July	75°F	91°F	0%	0.0in	13.0h	8.2/10
☀️ August	77°F	91°F	2%	0.0in	12.2h	8.1/10
☀️ September	75°F	88°F	9%	0.0in	11.1h	8.4/10
☀️ October	68°F	82°F	11%	0.0in	10.0h	8.9/10
🌤️ November	59°F	72°F	13%	0.0in	9.3h	8.0/10
🌤️ December	54°F	64°F	15%	0.0in	8.7h	7.3/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Djerba averages 63°F, 7% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

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