Best Time to Visit Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
Sousse is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Sousse for sunny, dry weather is March–August and October–November — 8 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 12.2°C / 54°F in January to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 47 mm / 1.9 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Sousse'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 | 14.3°C57.7°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 16.4°C61.5°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20°C68°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.8°C74.8°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 21.5°C70.7°F | 47 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16.8°C62.2°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sousse?
The best time to visit Sousse for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sousse's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Sousse?
The rainy season at Sousse, Sousse runs through September–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 35 mm / 1.4 in. The wettest single month is October (47 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the driest month in Sousse?
The driest month in Sousse is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Sousse?
The least comfortable months for travel to Sousse — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 47 mm / 1.9 in in October, and the coldest month averages 12.2°C / 54°F.
Is Sousse climate different from Tunisia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Sousse 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 Sousse specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.