Winter
Dec → Feb17 to 18°
nights 8 to 9°
- 6 rainy days · 32 mm
- 8.4 h of sun
- sea 15°
When is the best time to visit Tunisia?
- Jan17°not recommended
- Feb18°not recommended
- Mar19°fair
- Apr22°recommended
- May27°recommended
- Jun33°recommended
- Jul36°fair
- Aug36°fair
- Sep32°recommended
- Oct27°recommended
- Nov22°fair
- Dec18°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Tunisia, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 8° | 8.1 h | 21 mm | 4 d | 15° | |
| February | 18° | 8° | 9.1 h | 27 mm | 5 d | 15° | |
| March | 19° | 9° | 9.8 h | 47 mm | 8 d | 16° | |
| April | 22° | 12° | 10.9 h | 49 mm | 7 d | 18° | ✓ |
| May | 27° | 15° | 11.9 h | 54 mm | 6 d | 21° | ✓ |
| June | 33° | 20° | 12.8 h | 21 mm | 3 d | 25° | ✓ |
| July | 36° | 22° | 13.1 h | 2 mm | 0 d | 29° | |
| August | 36° | 23° | 12.6 h | 4 mm | 1 d | 29° | |
| September | 32° | 21° | 10.8 h | 39 mm | 5 d | 27° | ✓ |
| October | 27° | 17° | 9.4 h | 42 mm | 7 d | 24° | ✓ |
| November | 22° | 13° | 8.7 h | 32 mm | 8 d | 21° | |
| December | 18° | 9° | 8 h | 48 mm | 8 d | 16° |
The four seasons in Tunisia, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Tunis) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May19 to 27°
nights 9 to 15°
- 7 rainy days · 50 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
- sea 18°
Summer
Jun → Aug33 to 36°
nights 20 to 23°
- 1 rainy days · 9 mm
- 12.8 h of sun
- sea 28°
Autumn
Sep → Nov22 to 32°
nights 13 to 21°
- 7 rainy days · 38 mm
- 9.6 h of sun
- sea 24°
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Tunisia, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h40 of daylight, in December 9h39, a difference of 5h01.
9h54Jan
10h47Feb
11h51Mar
13h06Apr
14h07May
14h40Jun
14h27Jul
13h33Aug
12h22Sep
11h10Oct
10h09Nov
9h39Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Tunis" (36.81°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Tunisia, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsCarthage International FestivalJuly to AugustInternational Festival of the SaharaDecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September, October
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: June, July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Tunisia, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- July to AugustCarthage International Festival
In July and August, concerts and shows are held in the Roman theatre of Carthage, above the Bay of Tunis.
- DecemberInternational Festival of the Sahara
In December, Douz brings together camel races, horsemen and Bedouin poetry over several days, on the edge of the desert.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended17°8° at night
- 21 mm · 4 d
- 8.1 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended18°8° at night
- 27 mm · 5 d
- 9.1 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair19°9° at night
- 47 mm · 8 d
- 9.8 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended22°12° at night
- 49 mm · 7 d
- 10.9 h
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended27°15° at night
- 54 mm · 6 d
- 11.9 h
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended33°20° at night
- 21 mm · 3 d
- 12.8 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair36°22° at night
- 2 mm · 0 d
- 13.1 h
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair36°23° at night
- 4 mm · 1 d
- 12.6 h
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended32°21° at night
- 39 mm · 5 d
- 10.8 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended27°17° at night
- 42 mm · 7 d
- 9.4 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair22°13° at night
- 32 mm · 8 d
- 8.7 h
- sea 21°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended18°9° at night
- 48 mm · 8 d
- 8 h
- sea 16°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 17 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Rain stays light: 21 mm over 4 days. Expect 8.1 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 27 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 49 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 54 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (21 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 36 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 36 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 12.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 27 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 42 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (32 mm). Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (48 mm). Expect 8 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tunisia?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 33 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Tunis).
Which month should you avoid in Tunisia?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 48 mm over 8 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Tunis).
What is the hottest month in Tunisia?
July, with 36 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Tunis).
What is the coldest month in Tunisia?
January, with 17 °C at best during the day and 8 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Tunis).
What is the driest month in Tunisia?
July: 2 mm over 0 days of rain, against 54 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Tunisia?
July, with 13.1 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Tunisia?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in July: 36 °C in the afternoon, 22 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When can you swim in Tunisia?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 29 °C in July), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Tunis).
When is the best time to hike in Tunisia?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Tunis), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Tunisia?
June, July, August, September: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Tunis).
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