Weather in Sousse in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Sousse and ranks 57th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Tunisia it is 1st of 3 (Tunisia in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Sousse is 9.5°C warmer by day and 5.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Sousse peaks at 17.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 29 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 7.7°C; one night in ten drops to 4.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 33.4°C (2010-02-28) and the coldest night 0.4°C (2012-02-15).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 27 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 1992 with 81 mm, the driest 2020 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 67%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 14.6°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.0°C to 15.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:06 and sets about 17:58 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 41%.

Is February a good time to visit Sousse?

February is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Sousse on our scoring are June, May, September; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Mild afternoons, but pack for cold evenings

Plan around mild afternoons rather than reliable warmth. The warmer days can reach around 22°C or more, but just 3% reach 25°C, so shorts and light tops should not be your entire packing plan. Bring layers you can remove during the day and a warm jacket for evenings. The coldest nights can fall to around 5°C or below, making outdoor dinners a less comfortable prospect without proper cover. Midday is a sensible time to plan your longer outdoor walks rather than something you need to avoid because of heat. February suits travellers happy to keep moving outdoors, rather than those wanting to lie out in consistently warm weather.

Useful sunshine, some rain and a cold sea

February brings about 6.3 hours of sunshine within 10.7 hours of daylight, giving you scope for outdoor plans without promising clear skies throughout your stay. There are about 5 rainy days, so pack a light waterproof and leave room to move a walk to a brighter spell. Rain need not define the trip, but a fully outdoor itinerary would be inflexible. The sea averages 14.6°C and stays between 14°C and 15°C from year to year, firmly in the cold category. Unless you are used to cold-water swimming, treat time beside the water as the main attraction rather than time in it. If comfortable sea swimming matters most, February is a poor fit.