The best time to visit Tunisia
The best time to visit Tunisia for warm, sunny weather is April to July, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 92/100 with daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F. March and August are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) about 7 months a year, warmest in August at 30°C.
Tunisia by month, averaged across 4 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56 | 16° / 61°F | 39 mm | 16° | Very good |
| February | 59 | 16° / 61°F | 31 mm | 16° | Very good |
| March | 74 | 18° / 64°F | 44 mm | 17° | Excellent |
| April | 91 | 20° / 68°F | 32 mm | 19° | Excellent |
| May | 93 | 24° / 75°F | 22 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| June | 94 | 29° / 84°F | 13 mm | 25° | Excellent |
| July | 91 | 32° / 90°F | 5 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| August | 89 | 32° / 90°F | 16 mm | 30° | Excellent |
| September | 87 | 29° / 84°F | 53 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| October | 88 | 26° / 79°F | 50 mm | 25° | Excellent |
| November | 89 | 21° / 70°F | 41 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| December | 64 | 17° / 63°F | 49 mm | 18° | Very good |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: April to July — Tunisia's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 92/100, ~26°C / 79°F days). Shoulder season: March and August — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~32°C / 90°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~395 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Zarzis (3,296 h/yr), Monastir (3,177 h/yr), Tunis (2,725 h/yr). See where it's sunniest in Tunisia month by month, the hottest places in Tunisia, or every Tunisia destination with a full climate card.