Port El Kantaoui weather by month

When to go to Port El Kantaoui

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: May, June, July, August, September, October. October is the wettest month (44 mm, about 6 rainy days) and July the driest (2 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 26.8°C and coolest in February at 14.6°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR, 21 km from Port el Kantaoui) takes roughly 3 h 6 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Africa/Tunis.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Port El Kantaoui between 1991 and 2020 reached 46.7°C on 8 August 1999; the coldest fell to 0.5°C on 15 February 2012. In August one day in ten tops 38.1°C and about 93% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 4.8°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was September 1997 with 143 mm, against a September average of 43 mm.

Winter and spring: mild afternoons, cool evenings

December, January and February suit travellers who prefer mild days to beach heat. Daytime averages move from 18°C in December to 16°C in January and 17°C in February, while nights call for a jacket. March reaches 20°C and April 22°C, making time outdoors more comfortable, though both average 6 rain days: keep plans flexible and pack a light waterproof. The sea lags behind the air, so spring warmth does not immediately mean comfortable swimming. May offers the clearest shift towards summer, with 26°C days, 9 hours of sunshine and fewer rain days than April. Its 19°C sea may still feel brisk, and evenings averaging 15°C make an extra layer useful after sunset. Choose May for warmth without the strongest summer heat.

Summer: June offers a gentler start before the strongest heat

June is the summer choice if you want hot days without the intensity of July and August. Days average 30°C, the sea reaches 22°C and rain is infrequent, making it a good balance for swimming and time outdoors. July and August both average 34°C by day, so plan more active outings for the morning and leave midday for shade and rest. July has the most sunshine, averaging 13 hours, and is the driest month, though rain is not impossible. August brings the warmest sea at 27°C, but nights averaging 23°C offer limited relief from the heat. Pack light clothing and take sun protection seriously throughout summer.

Autumn: warm seas linger as the weather becomes less settled

September keeps much of summer's warmth, with 30°C days and a 26°C sea, but its 5 rain days mean showers deserve more consideration than in June. It suits travellers who want warm swimming water without July and August's daytime heat. October eases to 26°C, while the sea stays at 24°C: a useful combination if you prefer gentler afternoons and still want to swim. The catch is that October is the wettest month, so allow room to change outdoor plans. November feels more transitional, with both air and sea averaging 21°C. Swimming becomes more dependent on your tolerance for cool water, and 13°C nights call for warmer clothing.