Tunis · WinterMonth summary
Tunis weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
18% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tunis in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Tunis in January: 16°C and 8.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Tunis in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In January, Tunis sees 16°C during the day with 8.8h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 January, Tunis averages 16°C, 18% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tunis in January
Is January a good time to visit Tunis?
January is an acceptable time for Tunis (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (8.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Tunis in January?
With 16°C max and 8.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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