Weather in Sousse in November

How November compares

November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Sousse and ranks 57th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Tunisia it is 1st of 3 (Tunisia in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Sousse is 11.1°C warmer by day and 7.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Sousse peaks at 21.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 8 days top 25°C and 1 in 500 pass 30°C. Nights average 12.7°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 November day here reached 30.2°C (1998-11-04) and the coldest night 4.3°C (2007-11-19).

Rain in November

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 34 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 1999 with 103 mm, the driest 2009 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 68%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 21.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 20.3°C to 21.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.9°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:54 and sets about 17:10 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 43%.

Is November a good time to visit Sousse?

It is a reasonable choice: warm 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.

Warm afternoons, cooler evenings

Plan for warm afternoons rather than summer heat. Days reaching 25°C account for 13% of November, so a noticeably warmer spell is possible, but it should not underpin your plans. The cooler end matters too: the coldest 10% of nights fall to 9.2°C or below. Light clothing can work during the warmer part of the day, with a jumper and jacket ready for later. If you prefer spending time outdoors without strong heat, this is a reasonable month to choose. If your priority is consistently hot weather, November is less suitable than the daytime average might initially suggest.

Leave room for rain and shorter days

November brings about 6 rainy days, so do not make every plan depend on dry weather. A light waterproof is a sensible addition to your bag, and keeping outdoor plans flexible will help if rain interrupts the day. Sunshine averages about 5.8 hours within 10.1 hours of daylight: there is useful time outside, but this is not a month for long, light evenings. Put your weather-dependent plans into the brighter part of the day rather than leaving them until late. The balance suits travellers happy to adapt, rather than those who would feel short-changed by an interrupted afternoon outdoors.

Treat swimming as an option, not the main plan

The sea is bracing in November, so swimming is more a matter of personal tolerance than an obvious daily activity. Its year-to-year temperature range is 20°C to 22°C, leaving little basis for expecting reliably warm water. If you enjoy cooler swims, pack swimwear, but bring something dry and warm to put on afterwards. For anyone who dislikes a chilly dip, time by the sea may be more appealing than time in it. June, May and September are the best-rated months overall here, so consider those instead if November's mix of mild air, cool evenings and bracing water sounds too compromised.