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Best time to visit Tunis: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are best, with highs of about 22–33°C. July and August are hot (about 36–38°C) and the beaches fill with local holidaymakers; winter is mild and rainy at about 16–19°C.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°C | 7°C | 5 | low |
| Feb | 18°C | 8°C | 4 | low |
| Mar | 19°C | 9°C | 7 | medium |
| Apr | 22°C | 11°C | 7 | medium |
| May | 26°C | 15°C | 9 | medium |
| Jun | 33°C | 20°C | 5 | medium |
| Jul | 38°C | 23°C | 0 | high |
| Aug | 36°C | 23°C | 1 | high |
| Sep | 33°C | 22°C | 2 | medium |
| Oct | 28°C | 17°C | 7 | medium |
| Nov | 22°C | 13°C | 7 | low |
| Dec | 19°C | 10°C | 5 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild to warm, about 19–26°C; ideal for the medina and Roman sites.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and dry, about 33–38°C, with almost no rain in July.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm September (33°C) and pleasant October (28°C); November cools to about 22°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild and wetter, about 16–19°C highs and 7–10°C lows.
Events worth planning around
- Carthage International Festival in the Roman theatre (July–August)
- Ramadan and Eid, following the Islamic calendar
- Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage film festival (autumn)
When to avoid
Avoid July and August if you dislike heat, and note that during Ramadan many cafés close by day.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Tunis?
April to June and September to October.
How hot is Tunis in summer?
Often 33–38°C in July and August.
What happens during Ramadan?
Many cafés close by day, but the medina comes alive after sunset.