Your June weather guide
HotWeather in Sousse in June
June is a good time to visit Sousse if you want hot, mostly dry weather and a sea warm enough for swimming. Average daytime highs reach about 32°C, nights fall to around 19°C and the sea averages 22°C. The catch is the daytime heat: this suits a holiday built around swimming and taking things slowly more than being active throughout the day. Pack for strong sunshine, but keep a light layer for cooler evenings.
Long-term climate averages for Sousse, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Sousse, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Sousse.
- Average daytime high
- 31.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 36°C
- Average night-time low
- 18.9°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 16°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +11.9°C
- London averages 19.6°C in June
- Sea temperature
- 22.3°C
- year to year: 22°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 11.2h
- 78% of 14.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 2
- 6 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days over 25°C
- 97%
- 62% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 46.3°C
- 2003-06-30
- Record low 1991-2020
- 11.4°C
- 2007-06-03
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 6 min
- 1910 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 June compares
June is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Sousse and ranks 10th of 134 destinations we compare for June - see where else is hot in June. Within Tunisia it is 1st of 3 (Tunisia in June). Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Sousse is 11.9°C warmer by day and 7.6°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in June
The typical June day in Sousse peaks at 31.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 36.3°C or more. About 97% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.9°C; one night in ten drops to 16.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 46.3°C (2003-06-30) and the coldest night 11.4°C (2007-06-03).
Rain in June
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 6 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 2007 with 19 mm, the driest 1993 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 56%.
Sea temperature in June
The sea averages 22.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.6°C to 23.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.9°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:01 and sets about 19:35 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 22%.
Is June a good time to visit Sousse?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny 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.
Plan around the heat, not just the sunshine
For a UK traveller, June in Sousse calls for a different daily rhythm from summer at home. Days reaching 30°C are common, and the hottest days can reach around 36°C or more. Put longer walks and anything energetic earlier in the day, then leave the hottest part for shade, rest or time near the water. Lightweight, loose clothing, a hat and sunscreen are sensible essentials. Evenings should generally feel much more comfortable for being outdoors, although cooler nights can fall to around 16°C. If you dislike sustained heat, June is less suitable than its low rainfall might initially suggest.
A good fit for swimming and unhurried days
The sea is warm enough for swimming, making June a sensible choice if getting into the water matters as much as sitting beside it. Expect it to feel cooler than the hot afternoon air rather than bath-like. With about 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of scope to spend time outdoors without trying to use every sunny hour. Build in shade breaks and keep drinking water handy, especially if you are not used to the heat. This is weather for a relaxed pace: swim, dry off and take a break rather than planning a full day of exertion.
A little perspective
Sousse through the year
June 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 | 16.7°C | 7.6°C | 15.8°C | 5.6 | 33 | 5 | 0% |
| February | 17.4°C | 7.7°C | 14.6°C | 6.3 | 27 | 5 | 3% |
| March | 20.2°C | 9.6°C | 14.8°C | 7.0 | 42 | 6 | 11% |
| April | 23.1°C | 11.9°C | 16.1°C | 7.7 | 25 | 5 | 27% |
| Maybest | 27.2°C | 15.2°C | 18.8°C | 9.0 | 15 | 3 | 72% |
| JuneSelectedbest | 31.5°C | 18.9°C | 22.3°C | 11.2 | 6 | 2 | 97% |
| July | 34.6°C | 21.7°C | 25.4°C | 12.9 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| August | 34.8°C | 22.5°C | 26.9°C | 11.5 | 9 | 2 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 30.6°C | 20.7°C | 26.1°C | 8.0 | 48 | 5 | 95% |
| October | 26.5°C | 17.3°C | 23.9°C | 6.4 | 50 | 7 | 65% |
| November | 21.5°C | 12.7°C | 21.1°C | 5.8 | 34 | 6 | 13% |
| December | 17.7°C | 9.0°C | 18.0°C | 5.5 | 34 | 6 | 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
Sousse in June FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Sousse hot in June?
Sousse is hot in June: the average daytime high is 31.5°C and nights average 18.9°C. About 97% of June days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Sousse in June?
The sea around Sousse averages 22.3°C in June, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 22°C to 23°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Sousse in June?
Sousse sees about 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 6 mm of rain in a typical June. The wettest June between 1991 and 2020 was 2007 (19 mm) and the driest was 1993 (0 mm).
How sunny is Sousse in June?
Sousse gets around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day in June out of 14.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Sousse compare with the UK in June?
Sousse is on average 11.9°C warmer than London by day in June (31.5°C against 19.6°C).
What is the hottest June on record in Sousse?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day in Sousse reached 46.3°C on 2003-06-30, and the coldest night dropped to 11.4°C on 2007-06-03.
How much hotter is Sousse than London in June?
Sousse's average daytime high is about 12°C above London's June average of around 20°C. That is a substantial step up, so expect genuinely hot afternoons rather than simply a warmer version of a typical day at home.
Is rain likely to disrupt a June holiday?
Rain is unlikely to be a major feature, with about 2 rainy days during June on average. An entirely dry stay is not guaranteed, but heat and sunshine deserve more attention in your packing and daily plans than wet weather.
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 Sousse. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.1 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