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When is the best time to visit Monastir?
In general the best time to visit Monastir is probably May, June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in August and it has 23 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Monastir in different months
This is the average weather in Monastir for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 28 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +23°C to +30°C.
January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during September.
Climate in Monastir
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Monastir for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +28°C | +34°C | +35°C | +42°C | +47°C | +47°C | +44°C | +41°C | +39°C | +31°C | +29°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +16°C | +18°C | +20°C | +23°C | +27°C | +30°C | +31°C | +28°C | +25°C | +21°C | +17°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +2°C | +4°C | +8°C | +11°C | +14°C | +19°C | +20°C | +15°C | +11°C | +5°C | +2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +16°C | +16°C | +18°C | +21°C | +26°C | +27°C | +28°C | +27°C | +25°C | +24°C | +20°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 69 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 65 | 69 | 72 | 70 | 69 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 31 | 28 | 37 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 46 | 33 | 35 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Monastir during the whole year:
The hottest month in Monastir is August with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Monastir during the whole year:
Monastir achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +27°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +15°C in average.
When can you swim in Monastir?
You can swim in Monastir from June to November:
- In July - September the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June - November the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Monastir looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Monastir is October with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 63%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Monastir during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 28 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 7 rainy days and 46 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Monastir:
What is the hottest month in Monastir?
The hottest month in Monastir is August with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Monastir?
The coldest month in Monastir is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.
Is Monastir worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Monastir in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +31°C and 23 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Monastir?
if you're looking to visit Monastir when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 1 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Monastir
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Monastir, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.