Weather in Tunisia in June

June climate overview

Daytime highs across Tunisia in June run from 27.8°C (Hammamet) to 31.5°C (Sousse). In Sousse about 97% of June days reach 25°C. Nights average 19.0°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Hammamet fall to 17°C or below.

Rainfall in June

Expect around 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) in June, with Sousse the driest (2 days) and Hammamet the wettest (2 days). The wettest June at Sousse between 1991 and 2020 was 2007 with 19 mm; the driest was 1993 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 22.2°C around Tunisia in June - warmest at Sousse (22.3°C). That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 14.4 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

June against the rest of the year in Tunisia

June is the 3rd warmest month of the twelve in Tunisia. It is 4.2°C warmer than May and 3.1°C warmer in July. The hottest month here is August (33°C) and the coolest January (16°C).

Which part of Tunisia in June?

• Most sunshine: Sousse, 11.2 h a day.
• Driest: Sousse, about 2 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Sousse, 22°C.
• Hottest: Sousse, 32°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Hammamet, 28°C.

What to pack for Tunisia in June

Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; swimwear - the sea is 22°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in June

Within 1.5°C of Tunisia's June daytime average: Orlando (31°C), Kusadasi (31°C, sea 23°C), Ho Chi Minh City (31°C), Montego Bay (31°C, sea 29°C), Puerto Vallarta (31°C, sea 28°C). See the full ranking for June.

Where to stay: Hammamet for less heat, Sousse for hotter days

Hammamet is the better fit if you enjoy warmth but find hot afternoons tiring: its June daytime average is 28°C. Sousse averages 32°C, making it the choice for travellers who actively want hotter weather and are happy to take shade breaks. There, 97% of days exceed 25°C, so pack with persistent warmth in mind rather than hoping for frequent cool days. Port El Kantaoui sits between them at 30°C, offering a middle ground. The differences matter mainly during the day: all have average nights of 19°C and sea temperatures of 22°C, so choosing the cooler destination does not mean choosing colder water.

What to expect from a June day

With average sunshine of 11.1 hours and 2 rainy days, June favours outdoor plans without much need to organise your stay around rain. That is not a guarantee of dry weather throughout, but heat is the more useful thing to plan for. Keep active outings for the morning or later afternoon, and leave room for shade around midday. Light, breathable clothes, a sunhat and sun protection make sense; a light layer may be useful when sitting out after dark. Average nights of 19°C suggest evenings are milder than the afternoons, though that figure should not be treated as the temperature throughout the evening.