Best Time to Visit Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis is at its sunniest and driest in April–September.
The best time to visit Tunis for sunny, dry weather is April–September — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.4°C / 52.5°F in January to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in August, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in (July) to 69 mm / 2.7 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tunis'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 15.9°C60.6°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19.8°C67.6°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.9°C75°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 24.8°C76.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tunis?
The best time to visit Tunis for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 27.4°C / 81.3°F, and the driest is July with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tunis's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Tunis?
The rainy season at Tunis, Tunis runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 47 mm / 1.9 in. The wettest single month is December (69 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the driest month in Tunis?
The driest month in Tunis is July, averaging about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.9°C / 80.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tunis?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tunis — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 69 mm / 2.7 in in December, and the coldest month averages 11.4°C / 52.5°F.
Is Tunis climate different from Tunisia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tunis 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 Tunis specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.