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

Month summary

Djerba weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

64°F – 79°F

🌧 Rainy days

7% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Djerba in May?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.2h/d

Our take: May in Djerba delivers near-perfect conditions with warm days around 26°C, pleasantly mild evenings, and over twelve hours of sunshine daily. Rain is virtually nonexistent, so you can plan outdoor adventures with confidence. Ideal for beach lovers, couples seeking a relaxed getaway, or anyone who wants to enjoy the island at its radiant best before peak summer heat arrives.

By trip type

Djerba in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Djerba. Temperatures rise (26°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Djerba.

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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 May, Djerba averages 79°F, 7% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10. See methodology →

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