Best time to visit Tunisia

April to June and September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

April to June and September to October

Spring and early autumn give warm, sunny weather without the extreme summer heat. March and November are named by two sources.

“The best months to visit, for most travelers, are April, May, June, September, and October” carthagemagazine.com
“during Spring, from April to June and during Autumn, from September to October” starwars.tours
“Spring and autumn: April to June and September to October” discovertunisia.com

5 of the 10 travel guides we read name these months.

Tunisia month by month

Average high and low in Tunis, and days with rain

January62°F / 47°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…The coolest month, with Tunis highs of 15 to 17°C and rain on about 10 days.Low season for tourism, so sites are uncrowded.Many beach hotels in Hammamet and Djerba are shuttered.
February62°F / 47°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Similar to January, with Tunis highs creeping up to 17 to 19°C; almond and citrus blossoms start around Nabeul and Cap Bon.Ramadan falls partly in February in the late 2020s, so daytime cafés may be closed.
March67°F / 50°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…The first month that feels like spring, with Tunis highs of 18 to 22°C.Sea is still too cold for swimming at about 15 to 16°C.The desert is mild with few crowds, a good time for the Star Wars sites.Nabeul orange blossom festival
Best timeApril72°F / 54°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…Called the best month of the year for many travelers, with reliable sunshine and minimal rain.Orange groves at Nabeul are in blossom and Easter brings a modest wave of European visitors.Warm and sunny weather in Monastir makes April and May the best for sun.
Best timeMay80°F / 60°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…Long, dry days of 25 to 28°C along the coast; crowds stay moderate.The El Ghriba pilgrimage takes place on Djerba.Early heat waves are becoming more likely; May 2026 saw a surge to 42°C in parts of the country.
Best timeJune88°F / 67°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…Summer arrives; sea reaches a swimmable 22 to 23°C and beaches fill up.Southern desert towns routinely reach 38 to 40°C.Hot but often more manageable than July and August; good for city plus coast.Testour International Malouf Festival
July93°F / 72°F · 1 rainy daysChecking fares…Peak summer, with Tunis highs of 32 to 35°C and consistently sunny weather.Inland and southern areas are extremely hot, with 40°C normal in Tozeur, Kebili and Tataouine.July is the high season and the driest month.
August94°F / 73°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…Hotter than July, with Tunis often holding 34 to 37°C.The Sahara is effectively unvisitable for casual tourists in the middle of the day.August is the peak tourist season.
Best timeSeptember87°F / 69°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Warm enough for the coast, and the sea has had all summer to heat up.Sudden September and October thunderstorms can flood roads around Cap Bon and Sfax.Crowds thin after mid-September.
Best timeOctober80°F / 63°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…The sea holds 24 to 26°C into October.October and November have the highest rainfall of the year, up to 30mm per one source.Well suited to mixed city and outdoor plans in Tunis.Tozeur date harvest
November71°F / 55°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Cooler with a greater chance of rain in Tunis.Listed as a very low tourist season month.
December64°F / 49°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Described as an uncertain month, with shorter days and cooler temperatures.Late-December rooms in Douz need booking weeks ahead.International Festival of the Sahara at Douz

Weather: Tunis averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in Tunisia

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

July and AugustHighest tourist numbers; July is high season and August is peak.
June to AugustCoastal resorts fill with package tourists and families.

Quietest

January, February, June, November, DecemberListed as very low season by one source.
November to FebruaryColder and sometimes rainy, with no crowds at attractions.

Watch for

July and AugustExtreme heat inland and in the south, 40°C and higher.
September and OctoberSudden thunderstorms can flood roads and halt louages for a day.
MayEarly heat waves, with May 2026 seeing up to 42°C in some regions.
December to FebruaryDesert nights plummet and sandstorms are most common.
Islamic holidaysServices such as restaurants and tour guides can be affected.

Questions people ask

What is the best month to go to Tunisia?: April through June and September to October are named most often; April is called the best month by many travelers.
What is the weather like in Tunisia in April?: Tunis highs are around 22 to 24°C with reliable sunshine and minimal rain; the desert is 28 to 30°C.
What is the weather like in Tunisia?: Reliably hot, dry summers and mild winters; the north is Mediterranean and the south is Saharan.

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