Sun, sea & sand

Monastir weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in May

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – October

Air temperature26°CNight 16°
Sea temperature18.8°Cfresh
Sunshine10hrs / dayof 14.0 h daylight
Rainy days3days / month17 mm

What is the weather like in Monastir in May?

In May, Monastir is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Monastir.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score598194
Day23°26°31°
Night13°16°19°
Sea16°19°22°
Sun9 h10 h11 h
Rain days532

More details for May

Daylight
14 h 2 min05:12 – 19:14
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
36 %on average
Hot days
4 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Africa/Tunis

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %26 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in May

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • A jumper for the evenings

Monastir in May: quick answers

Is Monastir hot in May?

Warm rather than hot: in May, daytime highs in Monastir average 26 °C and nights cool to about 16 °C. On about 4 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Monastir in May?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 18.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to November.

Does it rain much in Monastir in May?

Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total.

Monastir month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)