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Mareth
Mareth Line
Mareth Line
Gabès Governorate, Tunisia

Mareth

Mareth is a small town in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 17,385. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now22°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population17,385
Local time21:26
33.62° N, 10.29° EElevation 51 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Marethweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78October
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month29mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeFeb–Apr

Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mareth at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Apr

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthSeptember

19 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 2.2 km

Weather in Mareth

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct28°22°
Fri23 Oct30°19°
Sat24 Oct26°20°2.2 mm
Sun25 Oct24°17°
Mon26 Oct27°17°
Tue27 Oct26°18°
Wed28 Oct26°18°
Thu29 Oct27°17°
Fri30 Oct27°18°
Sat31 Oct26°19°3.9 mm

When to go to Mareth

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score899393958069585657789290
High18°19°22°25°28°32°35°36°33°29°24°19°
Low8°9°12°14°18°21°24°25°23°19°14°10°
Rain (mm)25141813720219292432
Wet days433231015334
Sea15°14°15°18°21°24°27°29°28°25°22°17°

What's on in Mareth

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Mareth

All monuments

Outdoors around Mareth

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

CampingCamp sites
3.5 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Tunisia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Mareth

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mareth

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 2

Ancient sites in Tunisia

Villas and houses

Towns and villages around Mareth

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Mareth from above

Getting to Mareth

Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJE
54 km
Sfax Thyna International AirportSFA
128 km
Tozeur Nefta International AirportTOE
204 km

Places near Mareth

Places with a climate like Mareth

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mareth?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mareth.
What is the hottest month in Mareth?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Mareth?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mareth?
September is the wettest month with about 19 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mareth?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 14°C.