The month in detail
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Tunis. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
May is the best month of the year in Tunis. Compared to April: +4°C daytime, 7 pts fewer rainy days, +1.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Sea
21°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
14.0h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 41
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Is May the right month?
May is actually the best month of the year in Tunis. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Tunisia
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyTunisian Dinar (DT)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.53°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 35°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 16°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 28%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location
Where is Tunis ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
TunisiaTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.0 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.81°N · 10.17°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tunis?
May is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 9.4h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of May & October offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Tunis get in May?
Tunis averages 9.4 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Tunis?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Tunis in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Tunis good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Tunis scores 6.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.6/10.
When should you avoid Tunis?
January is the most difficult month to visit Tunis, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Tunis in May?
In May, the sea averages 21°C in Tunis: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Tunis in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Tunis (very high), with about 14.0h of daylight. Protection essential.