Sousse climate
Sousse (Tunisia) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C67 °F, and about 400 mm16 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sousse climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1660 | 949 | 1254 | 371.5 |
| Feb | 1660 | 948 | 1254 | 281.1 |
| Mar | 1864 | 1151 | 1458 | 441.7 |
| Apr | 2068 | 1356 | 1762 | 301.2 |
| May | 2475 | 1661 | 2068 | 220.9 |
| Jun | 2882 | 2068 | 2475 | 140.6 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2374 | 2781 | 60.2 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 200.8 |
| Sep | 2883 | 2272 | 2578 | 612.4 |
| Oct | 2577 | 1966 | 2272 | 562.2 |
| Nov | 2169 | 1558 | 1864 | 371.5 |
| Dec | 1762 | 1152 | 1457 | 461.8 |
| Year | 3289 | 948 | 2067 | 40016 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 50% | 2.8 | 9:59 |
| Feb | 73% | 50% | 3.7 | 10:50 |
| Mar | 73% | 48% | 4.8 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 73% | 47% | 5.9 | 13:03 |
| May | 69% | 40% | 6.9 | 14:03 |
| Jun | 66% | 27% | 7.7 | 14:34 |
| Jul | 61% | 18% | 7.8 | 14:21 |
| Aug | 63% | 25% | 6.9 | 13:30 |
| Sep | 69% | 38% | 5.3 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 72% | 39% | 4.1 | 11:12 |
| Nov | 72% | 44% | 3.1 | 10:13 |
| Dec | 74% | 50% | 2.5 | 9:44 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Sousse is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 16 °C60 °F and lows 9 °C48 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.5 °C27.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 400 mm16 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 38% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is September (61 mm2.4 in), the driest is July (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 61% in July to 74% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (8 mph) in August to 16 km/h (10 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sousse
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September–November. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 28 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 14 mm0.6 in to 61 mm2.4 in per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Sousse
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1660 to 17 °C62 °F, lows 948 to 11 °C52 °F, about 37 mm1.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 1151 to 16 °C61 °F, about 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2882 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2068 to 24 °C76 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2169 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 1558 to 22 °C72 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Sousse compares
The nearest larger place is Tunis, about 118 km to the north. Compared with it, Sousse is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer. It receives 29% less precipitation (400 mm16 in vs 561 mm22 in). The difference is largest in November (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 9 places in Tunisia. By annual mean temperature, Sousse is the 5th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 6th wettest. See all of them on the Tunisia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Cartagena (Spain, BSh), Palma (Spain, BSh) and Berkane (Morocco, BSh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Kairouan 51 km · 20 °C68 °F · 403 mm16 in
- Climate in Hammamet 64 km · 19 °C67 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Climate in El Mourouj 106 km · 19 °C67 °F · 534 mm21 in
- Climate in Sakiet ed Daier 116 km · 20 °C68 °F · 301 mm12 in
- Climate in Tunis 118 km · 19 °C66 °F · 561 mm22 in
- Climate in Sfax 121 km · 20 °C69 °F · 237 mm9.3 in
- Climate in Bizerte 175 km · 19 °C66 °F · 657 mm26 in
- Climate in Gabès 222 km · 21 °C69 °F · 172 mm6.8 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sousse?
August is the warmest month in Sousse. Its average high is 32 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sousse?
February is the coldest month. Its average high is 16 °C (60 °F) and its average low is 9 °C (48 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sousse?
September is the wettest month with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Sousse?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June and September–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.