Tunis climate
Tunis (Tunisia) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 561 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tunis climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1559 | 846 | 1153 | 632.5 |
| Feb | 1560 | 745 | 1152 | 502.0 |
| Mar | 1865 | 948 | 1356 | 632.5 |
| Apr | 2170 | 1152 | 1661 | 542.1 |
| May | 2577 | 1458 | 2068 | 351.4 |
| Jun | 3087 | 1865 | 2476 | 200.8 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2271 | 2882 | 70.3 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2272 | 2882 | 210.8 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2068 | 2576 | 642.5 |
| Oct | 2678 | 1762 | 2170 | 612.4 |
| Nov | 2069 | 1254 | 1661 | 572.3 |
| Dec | 1661 | 949 | 1355 | 662.6 |
| Year | 3493 | 745 | 1966 | 56122 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 53% | 2.4 | 9:54 |
| Feb | 77% | 53% | 3.2 | 10:47 |
| Mar | 76% | 49% | 4.3 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 73% | 48% | 5.3 | 13:06 |
| May | 68% | 39% | 6.5 | 14:07 |
| Jun | 61% | 25% | 7.2 | 14:40 |
| Jul | 57% | 15% | 7.2 | 14:27 |
| Aug | 58% | 20% | 6.4 | 13:33 |
| Sep | 67% | 37% | 4.9 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 72% | 39% | 3.8 | 11:10 |
| Nov | 75% | 47% | 2.6 | 10:09 |
| Dec | 78% | 51% | 2.2 | 9:39 |
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 Tunis is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 15 °C60 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.6 °C30 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 561 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 33% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June and July. The wettest month is December (66 mm2.6 in), the driest is July (7 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 57% in July to 78% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 15%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in August to 14 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tunis
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September–November: average highs of 20 °C69 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 35 mm1.4 in to 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 Tunis
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1559 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 745 to 9 °C49 °F, about 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1865 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 948 to 14 °C58 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1865 to 22 °C72 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2069 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1254 to 20 °C68 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Tunis compares
Of the 9 places in Tunisia covered by World Climates, Tunis is the 8th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 2nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Tunisia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Palermo (Italy, Csa), Skikda (Algeria, Csa) and Berkane (Morocco, BSh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Sukrah (pop. 159,862), Sidi Husayn (pop. 130,255) and Aryanah (pop. 114,486). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Tunis, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- El Mourouj 12 km · 19 °C67 °F · 534 mm21 in
- Bizerte 57 km · 19 °C66 °F · 657 mm26 in
- Hammamet 62 km · 19 °C67 °F · 460 mm18 in
- Sousse 118 km · 20 °C67 °F · 400 mm16 in
- Kairouan 127 km · 20 °C68 °F · 403 mm16 in
- Souk Ahras 206 km · 15 °C59 °F · 869 mm34 in
- Annaba 214 km · 19 °C67 °F · 664 mm26 in
- Sakiet ed Daier 232 km · 20 °C68 °F · 301 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tunis?
August is the warmest month in Tunis, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tunis?
February is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (60 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tunis?
December is the wettest month with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Tunis?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May 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 — most of all 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.