Tunis, TunisiaQuick decision
When to visit Tunis?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–26°C in May
🌧 Least rain
21% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
January (18%)
📅 Best score
8.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Carthage & Sidi Bou SaidMarch–May or October — Punic ruins and blue-and-white village.
Tunis MedinaYear-round — souks, Zitouna and Aghlabid architecture.
GastronomyYear-round — couscous, lablabi, brik and Tunisian pastries.
BardoYear-round — world's largest collection of Roman mosaics.
Monthly climate data
Tunis weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 8°C | 16°C | 18% | 1.0 | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 8°C | 18°C | 23% | 1.4 | 9.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 10°C | 19°C | 25% | 1.5 | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 22°C | 22% | 1.4 | 11.3h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 26°C | 21% | 1.5 | 12.5h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 32°C | 10% | 0.6 | 13.1h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 35°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 34°C | 7% | 0.4 | 12.4h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 30°C | 17% | 1.4 | 10.9h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ October | 17°C | 26°C | 23% | 1.6 | 10.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 12°C | 21°C | 27% | 1.1 | 8.7h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ December | 9°C | 17°C | 26% | 1.5 | 8.3h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 22°C, 23% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 34°C, 6% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°C, 22% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 17°C, 22% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
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Tip : January, December offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 21% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 18% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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