Sousse
- Day
- 34.6°C
- Sea
- 25.4°C
- Sun
- 12.9h
- Rain days
- 0
Your July weather guide
July is a good month for Tunisia if you want hot days and warm sea swimming, but it is less comfortable for spending the whole day outdoors. Average daytime temperatures reach 33°C, nights stay around 22°C and the sea averages 25°C. The coast suits travellers happy to slow down around midday and spend time in the water. If heat is a concern, Hammamet is the gentler choice among the destinations compared here.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Tunisia, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
All 3 places we track in Tunisia, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sousse | 34.6°C | 21.7°C | 25.4°C | 12.9 h | 0 | 3 h 6 min |
| 2 | Port El Kantaoui | 33.5°C | 21.8°C | 25.4°C | 12.9 h | 0 | 3 h 6 min |
| 3 | Hammamet | 30.9°C | 22.0°C | 25.2°C | 12.9 h | 0 | 3 h 6 min |
3 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
Daytime highs across Tunisia in July run from 30.9°C (Hammamet) to 34.6°C (Sousse). In Sousse about 100% of July days reach 25°C. Nights average 21.8°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Hammamet fall to 20°C or below.
Expect around 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) in July, with Hammamet the driest (0 days) and Sousse the wettest (0 days). The wettest July at Sousse between 1991 and 2020 was 2011 with 14 mm; the driest was 1991 with 0 mm.
The sea averages 25.3°C around Tunisia in July - warmest at Sousse (25.4°C). That is comfortable for swimming.
Around 12.9 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 14.2 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
July is the 2nd warmest month of the twelve in Tunisia. It is 3.1°C warmer than June and 0.3°C warmer in August. The hottest month here is August (33°C) and the coolest January (16°C).
Based on the averages: light, loose clothing and serious sun protection - midday highs sit around 33°C; swimwear - the sea is 25°C.
Within 1.5°C of Tunisia's July daytime average: Antalya (34°C, sea 28°C), Hurghada (34°C, sea 28°C), Marmaris (34°C, sea 25°C), Limassol (33°C, sea 26°C), Fethiye (33°C, sea 26°C). See the full ranking for July.
Hammamet is the coolest of these coastal options, with average daytime temperatures of 31°C. That is still hot, but it makes more sense for heat-sensitive travellers than Sousse, where days average 35°C. Port El Kantaoui sits between them at 34°C, so it offers little relief from the stronger heat. Sousse suits travellers who actively want hot weather; its share of July days above 25°C is 100%. There is no temperature advantage after dark or in the water: all these destinations average 22°C at night and 25°C in the sea. Choose mainly by how much daytime heat you find comfortable.
Plan your day around the heat rather than expecting to keep moving comfortably from morning until evening. With 12.9 hours of sunshine on average, July gives you plenty of daylight for time outdoors, but shade breaks around midday are a sensible part of the plan. The country average is 0 rainy days, so rain is unlikely to shape your holiday, though that is not a guarantee of completely dry weather. Pack light, breathable clothing, sun protection and a hat, and keep water handy. Nights averaging 22°C mean evenings remain warm rather than offering a sharp cool-down; cooling in your accommodation is worth prioritising.
A little more detail
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Sousse is the warmest of the 3 places we track in Tunisia in July with an average high of 34.6°C; Hammamet is the coolest at 30.9°C.
The sea averages 22°C or more at Sousse (25°C), Port El Kantaoui (25°C), Hammamet (25°C) in July.
The sea averages 25°C in Sousse, Port El Kantaoui and Hammamet, making July a good choice if you prefer warm water. None of these destinations has an advantage on sea temperature, so daytime heat is the more useful deciding factor.
Tunisia averages 33°C by day, compared with London's 22°C. Expect a clear step up in heat rather than similar summer conditions. Even Hammamet, the coolest destination compared here at 31°C, calls for a slower pace and regular shade.
Night-time temperatures average 22°C across Sousse, Port El Kantaoui and Hammamet. That brings relief from daytime heat, but evenings are still warm. Light clothing should remain useful after dark, and a comfortably cooled room may matter more than extra layers.
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