Tunisia weather by month

Tunisia overview

Although only about the size of England, Tunisia has a coast as well as desert and mountains and its weather conditions are as varied as its topography. The Mediterranean coastline basks in hot summers and warm winters and rain is likely in the spring and autumn months.

Sousse Beach, Tunisia © Valery Bareta - Fotolia.com

There is more rain (and even occasional snowfall) in the mountains but, in central Tunisia, rainfall is lower and temperatures more extreme, both in the summer and winter, than on the coast. In the south, the country reverts to desert with searing hot days, chilly nights and little rain.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	16	18	19	22	25	29	33	33	30	26	21	18
Hours of sunshine (daily)	6	6	7	8	10	11	12	11	9	7	7	6
Days with some rainfall	7	6	7	6	4	2	1	2	3	6	7	7
Sea temperature °C	16	15	15	16	18	22	25	26	26	24	21	18

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The climate guide for Tunisia (Monastir) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Tunisia climate overview

Tunisia is the smallest country in North Africa, wedged between Algeria and Libya. Historically it occupied an important strategic position in the Mediterranean commanding the entrance to the Strait of Sicily. Among the country's main tourist attractions are its fine beaches and some spectacular Roman ruins.

Although the south of the country borders the Sahara Desert the north receives sufficient rainfall for the cultivation of cereals such as wheat, as well as the usual Mediterranean produce, such as olives, citrus fruits and wine. In Roman times this part of North Africa was the 'breadbasket' of the Empire.

The terrain of most of the north is hilly with mountains to the west and a coastal plain stretching east and south of the old capital of Kairouan. Here there are fine beaches stretching from Hammamet to the island of Djerba in the Gulf of Gabes.

From the end of May to the beginning of October in this half of the country it is dry and hot, particularly when Saharan winds blow from the south. The mountains can provide an escape from the summer heat, as can sea breezes along the coast. Long periods of sunshine from the end of June to the end of August are practically guaranteed.

In October clouds start to build and there is some rainfall through the cooler winter months. Temperatures can fall below freezing at night anywhere in the north of the country between December and March. However maximum daytime temperatures are mostly comfortable.

On high ground there can be occasional snow flurries, but since there are very few mountains above 1,000 metres (3,300ft), snow does not settle for long.

In the southern half of the country it is dry all year round with just a slightly greater chance of the odd shower between October and April. With the exception of a few pockets of vegetation around sources of underground water it is all barren desert, sandy to the west and rocky to the east.

Near the town of Tozeur in the west is the immense salt lake of Chott el-Jerid. This area was once part of an inlet that stretched over 250 miles into the desert from the Mediterranean Sea. In winter water collects but is mostly evaporated off by the end of the summer. In July and August heat and humidity are usually extreme around Chott el-Jerid, and it can become dangerously hot.

What to pack for Tunisia

Take light clothing for the summer months and warmer wear for the winter. Be prepared for cold nights in the southern desert.

Tunisia temperature by month

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Djerba	16	18	20	22	26	29	32	32	30	26	22	18
Hammamet	15	17	18	20	24	28	32	32	29	25	20	17
Mahdia	16	17	19	21	24	28	31	32	29	25	21	18
Monastir	16	18	19	22	25	29	33	33	30	26	21	18
Port El Kantaoui	16	18	19	22	25	30	33	33	30	26	21	18
Skanes	16	18	19	22	25	29	33	33	30	26	21	18
Sousse	16	18	19	22	25	30	33	34	30	26	21	18

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Temperature in Tunisia (°C)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max temperature (daytime)	16	18	19	22	25	29	33	33	30	26	21	18
Min temperature (night-time)	8	8	10	12	15	19	22	22	21	17	12	9
Heat & Humidity	0	0	0	0	0	L	H	H	M	L	0	0
Sea temperature	16	15	15	16	18	22	25	26	26	24	21	18