Weather Alert: August 2026 in Tunisia
August 2026 was among the hottest summer months in Tunisia since 1950, with an average daily temperature of 32.3°C, representing an increase of 3.4% over the normal average of 28.9°C. Heatwaves persisted widely and intensely from the third week of August until the end of the month, affecting most regions. The maximum temperatures ranged from 32.9°C in Monastir to 43.5°C in Tozeur, with a national average of 39°C, which is 3.7°C higher than the reference average. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures varied between 20.6°C in Kairouan and 30.5°C in Tozeur, with a national average of 25.5°C. Rainfall amounts dropped sharply by 47.3% below the usual average, with most of the rainfall concentrated in areas such as Taliouine, Kasserine, and Siliana, while the rest of the country from north to south experienced weak or no precipitation. Wind speeds in some areas reached up to 136.8 km/h, with an increased number of days of strong winds, especially in the central and northwestern regions, reflecting the ongoing extremely hot and dry weather that affected the country throughout August 2026.
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