Best Time to Visit Mahdia, Mahdia, Tunisia
Mahdia is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Mahdia for sunny, dry weather is March–November — 9 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February–August; the wetter half falls in September–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.4°C / 54.3°F in January to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 46 mm / 1.8 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mahdia, Mahdia, Tunisia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mahdia's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 14.4°C57.9°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 16.5°C61.7°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.9°C67.8°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.4°C74.1°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.2°C79.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.3°C81.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.3°C77.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 21.7°C71.1°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 17°C62.6°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mahdia?
The best time to visit Mahdia for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 27.3°C / 81.1°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mahdia's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mahdia?
The rainy season at Mahdia, Mahdia runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 30 mm / 1.2 in. The wettest single month is October (46 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the driest month in Mahdia?
The driest month in Mahdia is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.2°C / 79.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mahdia?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mahdia — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 46 mm / 1.8 in in October, and the coldest month averages 12.4°C / 54.3°F.
Is Mahdia climate different from Tunisia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mahdia figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Tunisia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Mahdia specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.