Country guide
Tunisia weather by month
For Tunisia, June and September offer a useful balance for beach holidays, while spring and late autumn are better suited to exploring cities without peak summer heat. July and August reach 33°C by day; September still has a sea temperature of 26°C. Winter is more about mild afternoons than swimming, with January daytime temperatures around 16°C. Sousse is warmer overall than Hammamet, so your choice of base makes a difference.
- Hottest month
- 33.3°CAugust
- Coolest month
- 16.1°CJanuary
- Warmest sea
- 26.8°CAugust
- Destinations tracked
- 3warmest: Sousse
Tunisia, month by month
A little perspective
Tunisia through the year
Country figures are the mean of the 3 destinations listed below; individual resorts can differ by several degrees.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1°C | 8.4°C | 15.8°C | 5.4 | 34 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 16.6°C | 8.4°C | 14.6°C | 6.1 | 30 | 6 | 2% |
| March | 19.1°C | 10.1°C | 14.8°C | 6.8 | 42 | 6 | 7% |
| April | 21.7°C | 12.3°C | 16.0°C | 7.5 | 29 | 6 | 16% |
| Maybest | 25.7°C | 15.4°C | 18.7°C | 8.9 | 18 | 4 | 53% |
| Junebest | 29.9°C | 19.0°C | 22.2°C | 11.1 | 8 | 2 | 93% |
| July | 33.0°C | 21.8°C | 25.3°C | 12.9 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| August | 33.3°C | 22.7°C | 26.8°C | 11.4 | 9 | 2 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 29.5°C | 21.0°C | 26.1°C | 7.9 | 45 | 5 | 93% |
| October | 25.7°C | 17.8°C | 23.9°C | 6.3 | 50 | 7 | 56% |
| November | 20.9°C | 13.4°C | 21.1°C | 5.7 | 35 | 6 | 9% |
| December | 17.2°C | 9.9°C | 18.1°C | 5.4 | 34 | 6 | 1% |
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
When to go to Tunisia
Daytime highs average 25°C or more in May, June, July, August, September, October. The sea reaches a swimmable 22°C from June to October. Winter (December to February) averages 17°C by day - mild rather than warm. October is the wettest month (50 mm) and July the driest (2 mm).
Destinations in Tunisia
Each has a 12-month table; our most searched places have month-by-month detail pages.
| Destination | Hottest month | Coolest month | Months 25°C+ | Sea (warmest) | Flight from London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sousse | August 35°C | January 17°C | 6 | 27°C | 3 h 6 min |
| Hammamet | August 31°C | January 15°C | 4 | 27°C | 3 h 6 min |
| Port El Kantaoui | August 34°C | January 16°C | 6 | 27°C | 3 h 6 min |
Warmest place in Tunisia each month
| Month | Warmest destination | Day | Coolest destination | Day | Warmest sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Sousse | 17°C | Hammamet | 15°C | Sousse 16°C |
| February | Sousse | 17°C | Hammamet | 15°C | Sousse 15°C |
| March | Sousse | 20°C | Hammamet | 18°C | Sousse 15°C |
| April | Sousse | 23°C | Hammamet | 20°C | Sousse 16°C |
| May | Sousse | 27°C | Hammamet | 24°C | Sousse 19°C |
| June | Sousse | 32°C | Hammamet | 28°C | Sousse 22°C |
| July | Sousse | 35°C | Hammamet | 31°C | Sousse 25°C |
| August | Sousse | 35°C | Hammamet | 31°C | Sousse 27°C |
| September | Sousse | 31°C | Hammamet | 28°C | Sousse 26°C |
| October | Sousse | 27°C | Hammamet | 24°C | Sousse 24°C |
| November | Sousse | 22°C | Hammamet | 20°C | Sousse 21°C |
| December | Sousse | 18°C | Hammamet | 16°C | Port El Kantaoui 18°C |
The shape of the year: mild winters, hot summers
Winter suits travellers who prefer walking to lying on a beach, but mild does not mean warm throughout the day. January nights average 8°C, so bring a jacket for evenings and layers for daytime changes. February stays similar, before March lifts daytime temperatures to 19°C and April to 22°C. That makes spring a sensible choice for city stays, although rain remains a possibility. May feels warmer at 26°C, without the peak summer heat. For an autumn city break, November offers daytime temperatures of 21°C and nights of 13°C. A light waterproof is useful in these cooler seasons, with rain on around 6 days a month.
When to go for the beach
June is a good compromise if you want hot beach weather without the highest daytime temperatures: days average 30°C, the sea reaches 22°C and rain falls on around 2 days. July and August bring the strongest heat, so plan shade and a slower pace at midday. August has the warmest sea at 27°C, but nights remain warm at 23°C. September keeps the sea at 26°C as daytime heat eases, making it appealing for swimming. October trades some reliability for milder conditions: the sea is still 24°C, but 7 rain days make flexible plans sensible. May suits beach lounging better than travellers who want a warm swim, with the sea at 19°C.
Sousse, Hammamet and Port El Kantaoui
Sousse is the warmer choice overall, with an average daytime temperature across the year of 25.2°C, compared with 22.5°C in Hammamet. If warmth is your priority outside summer, that gives Sousse an edge; if you prefer a cooler base, Hammamet is worth considering. These annual averages are not a promise of the same gap in every month. For a stay in Port El Kantaoui, use the seasonal pattern as a planning guide rather than assuming it is warmer or cooler than its neighbours. Keep the scope in mind too: this guidance suits holidays around these destinations, not firm expectations for every part of Tunisia.
A little more detail
Tunisia weather FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
When is the best time to visit Tunisia?
Weighing warmth, low rainfall and sunshine across 3 destinations, the best months for Tunisia are June, September, May. August is the hottest month (average high 33.3°C) and January the coolest (16.1°C).
How many months is Tunisia over 25°C?
6 months average a daytime high of 25°C or more across our Tunisia destinations.
Which is the hottest place in Tunisia?
Over the year, Sousse has the highest average daytime temperature of the 3 Tunisia destinations we track (25.2°C averaged across all months).
Is spring or autumn better for swimming?
Autumn has the warmer sea. October averages 24°C in the water, compared with 19°C in May, even though both months have daytime temperatures of 26°C. The catch is rain: October has 7 rain days, while May has 4.
Can I expect warm evenings in summer?
Yes, especially in July and August, when nights average 22°C and 23°C. Light clothing makes sense, and accommodation where you can sleep comfortably in warm conditions matters. June evenings are a little cooler, with nights averaging 19°C.
Is Tunisia suitable for a winter beach holiday?
Winter is better for time beside the sea than a holiday built around swimming. January days average 16°C and the sea is also 16°C; February water drops to 15°C. Bring layers and leave room for plans away from the beach.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 3 destination points.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