Your April weather guide
WarmWeather in Port El Kantaoui in April
April is a good choice for Port El Kantaoui if you want warm daytime weather rather than a hot beach holiday. Average highs of 22°C suit time outdoors, but nights fall to around 12°C, so bring a proper evening layer. The main drawback is the sea: at about 16°C, it is cold for swimming. Expect some rain too, and treat this as a spring break with opportunities for sunbathing, not guaranteed beach weather.
Long-term climate averages for Port el Kantaoui, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Port El Kantaoui, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Port el Kantaoui.
- Average daytime high
- 22.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 27°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 9°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.8°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 16.1°C
- year to year: 16°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.6h
- 59% of 12.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 25 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days over 25°C
- 20%
- 2% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 35.6°C
- 2006-04-10
- Record low 1991-2020
- 5.3°C
- 1996-04-05
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 6 min
- 1902 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Port El Kantaoui. Within Tunisia it is 2nd of 3 (Tunisia in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Port El Kantaoui is 8.8°C warmer by day and 7.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Port El Kantaoui peaks at 22.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 5 days top 25°C and 1 in 42 pass 30°C. Nights average 12.1°C; one night in ten drops to 9.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 35.6°C (2006-04-10) and the coldest night 5.3°C (1996-04-05).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 25 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2009 with 89 mm, the driest 2015 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 65%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 16.1°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.5°C to 16.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.8°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:45 and sets about 18:51 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 41%.
Is April a good time to visit Port El Kantaoui?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Port El Kantaoui on our scoring are June, May, September; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Warm afternoons, cooler evenings
Pack light clothes for the warmer part of the day, with trousers and a jumper or light jacket for after sunset. April can feel pleasantly warm, but heat is not the default: only 20% of days reach 25°C, while 30°C is unusual. The warmest days can reach 27°C or more, so shade and a quieter pace around midday may still appeal. At the other end, the coldest nights can fall to around 9°C or below. It suits travellers who prefer being outdoors without persistent heat, provided they are happy to adjust their clothing as the day cools.
Some rain, and a cold sea
There is enough sunshine to make outdoor plans worthwhile, with about 7.6 hours a day, but do not expect uninterrupted clear skies. April has about 6 rainy days, so a light waterproof and some flexibility are sensible. A rainy day need not mean rain throughout the day, though the monthly figures cannot promise when dry spells will fall. The sea is the bigger limitation for a beach-focused trip: its year-to-year range is just 16°C to 17°C, consistently cold rather than comfortably swimmable. Plan to enjoy the coast from dry land, with swimming an optional bracing dip rather than the centre of the holiday.
A little perspective
Port El Kantaoui through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.4°C | 7.9°C | 15.8°C | 5.6 | 29 | 5 | 0% |
| February | 17.0°C | 8.0°C | 14.6°C | 6.3 | 24 | 5 | 2% |
| March | 19.6°C | 9.8°C | 14.8°C | 6.9 | 40 | 6 | 8% |
| AprilSelected | 22.3°C | 12.1°C | 16.1°C | 7.6 | 25 | 6 | 20% |
| Maybest | 26.3°C | 15.4°C | 18.8°C | 8.9 | 17 | 4 | 62% |
| Junebest | 30.4°C | 19.0°C | 22.3°C | 11.1 | 7 | 2 | 95% |
| July | 33.5°C | 21.8°C | 25.4°C | 12.9 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| August | 33.8°C | 22.7°C | 26.8°C | 11.4 | 9 | 2 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 30.0°C | 21.0°C | 26.1°C | 7.9 | 43 | 5 | 95% |
| October | 26.1°C | 17.6°C | 23.9°C | 6.4 | 44 | 6 | 62% |
| November | 21.2°C | 13.0°C | 21.1°C | 5.8 | 28 | 5 | 11% |
| December | 17.5°C | 9.3°C | 18.1°C | 5.6 | 27 | 5 | 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
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A little more detail
Port El Kantaoui in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Port El Kantaoui hot in April?
Port El Kantaoui is warm in April: the average daytime high is 22.3°C and nights average 12.1°C. Roughly 1 in 5 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Port El Kantaoui in April?
The sea around Port El Kantaoui averages 16.1°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 16°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Port El Kantaoui in April?
Port El Kantaoui sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 25 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2009 (89 mm) and the driest was 2015 (0 mm).
How sunny is Port El Kantaoui in April?
Port El Kantaoui gets around 7.6 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Port El Kantaoui compare with the UK in April?
Port El Kantaoui is on average 8.8°C warmer than London by day in April (22.3°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Port El Kantaoui?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Port El Kantaoui reached 35.6°C on 2006-04-10, and the coldest night dropped to 5.3°C on 1996-04-05.
How much warmer is Port El Kantaoui than London in April?
The average daytime high is 22.3°C, compared with 13.5°C in London - a difference of 8.8°C. That is a substantial step up in daytime warmth, but the average night low of 12.1°C still calls for layers after dark.
Should I choose April or another month?
April suits a trip focused on warm days outdoors rather than sea swimming. May, June and September are the best-rated months here overall. Choose April if mild warmth is enough; its cold sea and cooler evenings are the main compromises.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Port el Kantaoui. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.6 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.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