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 93/100 with daytime highs around 25°C / 77°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 | 50 | 15° / 59°F | 39 mm | 16° | Good |
| February | 51 | 15° / 59°F | 31 mm | 16° | Good |
| March | 66 | 17° / 63°F | 44 mm | 17° | Very good |
| April | 91 | 20° / 68°F | 32 mm | 19° | Excellent |
| May | 92 | 23° / 73°F | 22 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| June | 94 | 27° / 81°F | 13 mm | 25° | Excellent |
| July | 93 | 31° / 88°F | 5 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| August | 91 | 31° / 88°F | 16 mm | 30° | Excellent |
| September | 87 | 28° / 82°F | 53 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| October | 87 | 25° / 77°F | 50 mm | 25° | Excellent |
| November | 87 | 20° / 68°F | 41 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| December | 57 | 16° / 61°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 93/100, ~25°C / 77°F days). Shoulder season: March and August — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~31°C / 88°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~395 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Zarzis (3,154 h/yr), Monastir (2,891 h/yr), Enfidha (2,847 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.