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Nefta Weather in August

Nefta in August

The short of it: Nefta in August averages a high of 40 °C (105 °F) and a low of 27 °C (80 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 13 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 40° · low 27° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 13 h 24 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & March

Thirty years of records give Nefta an average August high of 40°, a low of 27° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 24 min in mid-August, 47 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and March.

Against its neighbours, Nefta runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Tozeur, 24 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in Nefta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 24 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TozeurTozeur Governorate24 km ENE40°26°4.0 mm
El-Hamma-DjeridTozeur Governorate30 km ENE41°26°4.0 mm
DegacheTozeur Governorate33 km ENE40°26°4.0 mm
ChebikaTozeur Governorate50 km N39°26°6.0 mm
TamaghzahTozeur Governorate58 km N38°24°8.0 mm
Ar RudayyifGafsa62 km NNE37°23°11 mm
MetlaouiGafsa69 km NE39°25°7.0 mm
MoularèsGafsa77 km NNE38°23°10 mm

The Almanac · Nefta Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Nefta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°6°9.0 mm11 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°8°5.0 mm12 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
March24°12°8.0 mm15 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
April29°15°9.0 mm17 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
May33°20°6.0 mm16 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
June38°24°1.0 mm14 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
July41°27°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
August40°27°3.0 mm12 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦
September36°23°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October31°18°5.0 mm10 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
November23°12°8.0 mm10 km/h10 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°7°7.0 mm10 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nefta in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nefta in August?

Days average 40 °C (105 °F) and nights 27 °C (80 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 40° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Nefta?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and March.

How long are the days in Nefta in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 24 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 55 min in December to 14 h 24 min in June.

Does it snow in Nefta in August?

Hardly — August nights average 27 °C (80 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nefta in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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