January weather forecast
Sfax, Tunisia

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Weather in January

January is the time of year when the city of Sfax, Tunisia, experiences cooler temperatures. The month starts with cold nights as the mercury drops to 5.8°C (42.4°F), and warmth peaks modestly at 16.7°C (62.1°F) during the day. There are just four days of rain in January, with precipitation totaling 23mm (0.91"). Weather conditions remain mostly stable, making it a comfortable month for outdoor activities. Step out on a clear day, and relish in the 6.4 hours of sunshine that the month brings.

Temperature

In Sfax, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and a low of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 65%.

Rainfall

In Sfax, in January, during 4 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 32 days and collects up to 237mm (9.33") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F).
Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water of 15.5°C (59.9°F). Breathing control becomes harder as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Sfax, Tunisia, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:44 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.4h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in January transforms into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Sfax?

January is the month when Sfax sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and a low of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

What are the temperatures in Sfax in January?

In Sfax, in January, the average high-temperature is 16.7°C (62.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Sfax?

In January, the average relative humidity in Sfax is 65%.

How many days does it rain in January in Sfax?

In January, in Sfax, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout January, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

How cold is the water in January in Sfax?

In Sfax, the average seawater temperature in January is 15.5°C (59.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in January in Sfax?

The average day length in January in Sfax is 10h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Sfax?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 17:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 17:44 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Sfax have in January?

In Sfax, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Sfax?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sfax is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average daylight
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Average temperature in January
Sfax, Tunisia

Average temperature in January - Sfax, Tunisia
  • Average high temperature in January: 16.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.8°C).

Average humidity in January
Sfax, Tunisia

Average humidity in January - Sfax, Tunisia
  • Average humidity in January: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

Average rainfall in January
Sfax, Tunisia

Average rainfall in January - Sfax, Tunisia
  • Average rainfall in January: 22.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (56.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.8mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Sfax, Tunisia

Average rainfall days in January - Sfax, Tunisia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, February, March, October and December (4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Sfax, Tunisia

Average sea temperature in January - Sfax, Tunisia
  • Average sea temperature in January: 15.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.5°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sfax, Tunisia

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sfax, Tunisia
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average UV index in January
Sfax, Tunisia

Average UV index in January - Sfax, Tunisia
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 10).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Sfax, Tunisia

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