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Matmata
Gabès Governorate, Tunisia

Matmata

Matmata is a village in Gabès Governorate, Tunisia, 378 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,800 (2004). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now27°C
Best timeFeb · Apr · Nov
Population1,800
Local time16:32
33.54° N, 9.97° EElevation 378 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Matmataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeFeb · Apr · Nov

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

Matmata at a glance

Best time to visitFeb · Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in August

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthSeptember

18 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 1.6 km

Weather in Matmata

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct28°19°1 mm
Fri23 Oct29°18°
Sat24 Oct25°18°2.5 mm
Sun25 Oct24°15°
Mon26 Oct25°16°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct24°17°1 mm
Wed28 Oct24°15°
Thu29 Oct24°16°
Fri30 Oct25°16°
Sat31 Oct26°17°

When to go to Matmata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score879593947967585559829492
High17°18°22°25°29°32°36°36°33°29°23°18°
Low6°7°10°13°16°20°23°24°22°17°12°7°
Rain (mm)25141915820218232028
Wet days223331014133

What's on in Matmata

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

Monuments and museums in Matmata

All monuments

More museums: Dar Taoufik Matmata · Madrassa Sidi Moussa Jomani · Ksour Troglodyte Museum · متحف بربري · Musee dar Khadija

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Matmata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matmata

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Matmata

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

Matmata from above

Getting to Matmata

Djerba Zarzis International AirportDJE
83 km
Sfax Thyna International AirportSFA
146 km
Tozeur Nefta International AirportTOE
178 km

Places near Matmata

Places with a climate like Matmata

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matmata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matmata.
What is the hottest month in Matmata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Matmata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matmata?
September is the wettest month with about 18 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.