#1Hot
Sousse
- Day
- 26.5°C
- Sea
- 23.9°C
- Sun
- 6.4h
- Rain days
- 7
Your October weather guide
Weather in Tunisia in October
October is a good month for Tunisia if you want warm days and a sea that still suits swimming, without needing intense heat. Country averages sit at 26°C by day, 18°C at night and 24°C in the water. The catch is that rain remains part of the picture, so leave some flexibility in your plans. Choose Sousse or Port El Kantaoui for warmer afternoons, or Hammamet if you prefer milder daytime temperatures.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 25.7°Cacross 3 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 17.8°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 23.9°Cwarm enough to swim
- Rainy days
- 7days1 mm or more
Tunisia, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Tunisia in October
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
#2Hot
Port El Kantaoui
- Day
- 26.1°C
- Sea
- 23.9°C
- Sun
- 6.4h
- Rain days
- 6
#3Warm
Hammamet
- Day
- 24.4°C
- Sea
- 23.8°C
- Sun
- 6.1h
- Rain days
- 7
Tunisia destinations ranked for October
All 3 places we track in Tunisia, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sousse | 26.5°C | 17.3°C | 23.9°C | 6.4 h | 7 | 3 h 6 min |
| 2 | Port El Kantaoui | 26.1°C | 17.6°C | 23.9°C | 6.4 h | 6 | 3 h 6 min |
| 3 | Hammamet | 24.4°C | 18.6°C | 23.8°C | 6.1 h | 7 | 3 h 6 min |
3 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
October climate overview
Daytime highs across Tunisia in October run from 24.4°C (Hammamet) to 26.5°C (Sousse). In Sousse about 65% of October days reach 25°C. Nights average 17.8°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Hammamet fall to 16°C or below.
Rainfall in October
Expect around 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) in October, with Port El Kantaoui the driest (6 days) and Hammamet the wettest (7 days). The wettest October at Sousse between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 with 110 mm; the driest was 2002 with 4 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 23.9°C around Tunisia in October - warmest at Sousse (23.9°C). That is comfortable for swimming.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 11.1 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
October against the rest of the year in Tunisia
October is the 5th warmest month of the twelve in Tunisia. It is 3.9°C cooler than September and 4.8°C cooler in November. The hottest month here is August (33°C) and the coolest January (16°C).
Which part of Tunisia in October?
- Most sunshine: Sousse, 6.4 h a day.
- Driest: Port El Kantaoui, about 6 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Sousse, 24°C.
- Hottest: Sousse, 27°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Hammamet, 24°C.
What to pack for Tunisia in October
Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; a light jumper for evenings (18°C at night); a light waterproof for the odd shower; swimwear - the sea is 24°C.
Similar weather elsewhere in October
Within 1.5°C of Tunisia's October daytime average: Marrakech (27°C), Hong Kong (27°C, sea 27°C), Limassol (27°C, sea 25°C), Agadir (27°C, sea 20°C), Flic en Flac (27°C, sea 24°C). See the full ranking for October.
Where to stay: warmer afternoons or milder days
Sousse and Port El Kantaoui are the warmer choices here, both averaging 26°C during the day. Sousse has slightly cooler nights at 17°C, compared with 18°C in Port El Kantaoui, so a light layer makes sense after sunset. Port El Kantaoui also has a small advantage on rain, with 6 rainy days against 7 in Sousse, though that is not a guarantee of a drier stay. Hammamet suits travellers who put comfortable daytime temperatures ahead of maximum warmth: its average high is 24°C, with nights at 19°C. There is no sea-temperature advantage between them, as all average 24°C in the water.
What to pack and how to plan your days
Pack mainly for warm weather, but leave room for a light evening layer and something to wear in the rain. Tunisia averages 7 rainy days in October, so a holiday built entirely around uninterrupted beach time is a gamble. Average sunshine of 6.3 hours a day still makes outdoor plans reasonable, provided you can move them around when needed. Put more active outings in the cooler parts of the day if you dislike midday warmth, and keep swimwear handy for brighter spells. October suits travellers who can be flexible about beach days better than those who need dry weather throughout their stay.
A little more detail
Tunisia in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Tunisia in October?
Sousse is the warmest of the 3 places we track in Tunisia in October with an average high of 26.5°C; Hammamet is the coolest at 24.4°C.
Is the sea warm in Tunisia in October?
The sea averages 22°C or more at Sousse (24°C), Port El Kantaoui (24°C), Hammamet (24°C) in October.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in October?
The sea averages 24°C in Sousse, Port El Kantaoui and Hammamet, making swimming a reasonable part of an October holiday. Personal comfort varies, but there is no need to choose between these destinations on sea temperature alone.
How warm is Tunisia compared with London in October?
Tunisia averages 26°C by day, compared with London's 15°C, so it is a warmer option for an autumn break. In Sousse, 65% of days exceed 25°C, although that does not mean every afternoon will feel hot.
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