Your October weather guide
WarmWeather in Hammamet in October
October is a good time to visit Hammamet if you want warm days and a swimmable sea without relying on intense heat. Average daytime highs are around 24°C, nights average 19°C, and the sea is about 24°C. For a UK traveller, that makes outdoor lunches and time by the water realistic plans. The catch is rain: keep your schedule flexible rather than expecting uninterrupted sunshine throughout your stay.
Long-term climate averages for Hammamet, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Hammamet, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Hammamet.
- Average daytime high
- 24.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 28°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 16°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +9.8°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sea temperature
- 23.8°C
- year to year: 23°C to 25°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.1h
- 55% of 11.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 55 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days over 25°C
- 42%
- 2% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 33.5°C
- 1999-10-27
- Record low 1991-2020
- 11.2°C
- 2018-10-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 6 min
- 1851 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How October compares
October is the 5th warmest month of the year in Hammamet and ranks 62nd of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Tunisia it is 3rd of 3 (Tunisia in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Hammamet is 9.8°C warmer by day and 10.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in Hammamet peaks at 24.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 2 days top 25°C and 1 in 63 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.6°C; one night in ten drops to 15.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 33.5°C (1999-10-27) and the coldest night 11.2°C (2018-10-30).
Rain in October
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 55 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2018 with 177 mm, the driest 2001 with 5 mm. Humidity averages 75%.
Sea temperature in October
The sea averages 23.8°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 23.0°C to 24.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:25 and sets about 17:42 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 44%.
Is October a good time to visit Hammamet?
Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, manageable rain. The best months for Hammamet on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm enough for summer clothes, with a layer for evenings
Pack light clothes for daytime, but leave room for a jumper or light jacket. Days reach 25°C on 42% of occasions, so there is a reasonable chance of weather warm enough for lounging by the water. Heat is usually manageable rather than fierce: only 2% of days reach 30°C. Plan shade breaks if midday feels hot, rather than assuming October means cool conditions. Evenings call for more flexibility. Although the average night is mild, the coldest 10% of nights fall to around 16°C or below. This month suits travellers who prefer warmth without making strong heat the main reason for going.
Swimming is appealing, but allow for wet weather
The sea averages 23.8°C, making October a reasonable choice if swimming matters to your holiday. Its year-to-year range of 23°C to 25°C also suggests that water temperature is less of a concern than the weather on the day. There are about 7 rainy days, so bring a light waterproof and keep plans by the water easy to rearrange. Rain need not define the trip, but a completely dry stay is not something to count on. Expect about 6.1 hours of sunshine within 11 hours of daylight: useful time outdoors, rather than continuous sun. Choose October if you are comfortable mixing swimming with less beach-focused days.
A little perspective
Hammamet through the year
October is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2°C | 9.8°C | 15.7°C | 5.1 | 39 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 15.4°C | 9.4°C | 14.6°C | 5.8 | 38 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 17.6°C | 10.8°C | 14.7°C | 6.4 | 44 | 7 | 1% |
| April | 19.8°C | 12.8°C | 15.9°C | 7.2 | 37 | 7 | 2% |
| May | 23.5°C | 15.7°C | 18.5°C | 8.7 | 21 | 4 | 26% |
| Junebest | 27.8°C | 19.2°C | 22.0°C | 11.0 | 10 | 2 | 88% |
| Julybest | 30.9°C | 22.0°C | 25.2°C | 12.9 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Augustbest | 31.4°C | 23.0°C | 26.7°C | 11.4 | 9 | 2 | 100% |
| September | 28.0°C | 21.4°C | 26.0°C | 7.7 | 44 | 6 | 90% |
| OctoberSelected | 24.4°C | 18.6°C | 23.8°C | 6.1 | 55 | 7 | 42% |
| November | 19.9°C | 14.5°C | 21.0°C | 5.4 | 43 | 7 | 2% |
| December | 16.4°C | 11.3°C | 18.1°C | 5.1 | 40 | 7 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Hammamet in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Hammamet hot in October?
Hammamet is warm in October: the average daytime high is 24.4°C and nights average 18.6°C. Roughly 1 in 2 October days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Hammamet in October?
The sea around Hammamet averages 23.8°C in October, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 23°C to 25°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Hammamet in October?
Hammamet sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 55 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (177 mm) and the driest was 2001 (5 mm).
How sunny is Hammamet in October?
Hammamet gets around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 11.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Hammamet compare with the UK in October?
Hammamet is on average 9.8°C warmer than London by day in October (24.4°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in Hammamet?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in Hammamet reached 33.5°C on 1999-10-27, and the coldest night dropped to 11.2°C on 2018-10-30.
How much warmer is Hammamet than London in October?
Hammamet’s average daytime high is 24.4°C, compared with 14.6°C in London, a difference of 9.8°C. That is a substantial step up in daytime warmth, though you should still pack for cooler evenings and some rain.
Is Hammamet a short-haul option from London?
Yes. The flight from London is about 3 h 6 min, making Hammamet a short-haul option for October warmth. It suits travellers who want a relatively short flight and a sea warm enough for swimming, while accepting some rain.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Hammamet. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.9 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C