Tunis · SummerMonth summary
Tunis weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tunis in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Tunis in August: 34°C and 12.4h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Tunis in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Tunis sees high temperatures (34°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Tunis averages 34°C, 7% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tunis in August
Is August a good time to visit Tunis?
August is an excellent time to visit Tunis (score 7.7/10). With 34°C, 12.4h of sunshine and 7% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Tunis in August?
Temperatures reach 34°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.4h/day.
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