AI-generatedPort El Kantaoui at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 272 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Port El Kantaoui
Port El Kantaoui has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Port El Kantaoui is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Port El Kantaoui
The best time to visit Port El Kantaoui is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is September with 38 mm of precipitation.
Port El Kantaoui through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Port El Kantaoui in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Port El Kantaoui in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 30–34 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Port El Kantaoui in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Port El Kantaoui in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
06:2317:43
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:07–06:58 · evening 17:09–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:57–06:07 · evening 17:59–18:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Port El Kantaoui compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The sea cools from 25° to 23°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 16° |
| Sea | 25° | 23° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Port El Kantaoui in October?
In October, Port El Kantaoui is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:23 – 17:43
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in Port El Kantaoui
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and June bring similar holiday weather to Port El Kantaoui (score 90 and 94). In June, days are 3 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in June. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 21° |
| Sea | 24.1° | 22.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 10.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 6 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Port El Kantaoui month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January17° · Sea 16° · 5.8 h
In January, Port El Kantaoui is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in January31February18° · Sea 15° · 6.6 h
In February, Port El Kantaoui is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in February37March20° · Sea 15° · 7.3 h
In March, Port El Kantaoui is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in March55April22° · Sea 16° · 8.1 h
In April, Port El Kantaoui is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in April82May26° · Sea 19° · 9.0 h
In May, Port El Kantaoui is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in May94June30° · Sea 22° · 10.4 h
In June, Port El Kantaoui is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in June89July33° · Sea 26° · 11.1 h
In July, Port El Kantaoui is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in July86August34° · Sea 27° · 9.8 h
In August, Port El Kantaoui is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in August94September30° · Sea 26° · 7.7 h
In September, Port El Kantaoui is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in September90October27° · Sea 24° · 6.4 h
In October, Port El Kantaoui is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in October64November22° · Sea 21° · 5.9 h
In November, Port El Kantaoui is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in November33December18° · Sea 18° · 5.7 h
In December, Port El Kantaoui is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port El Kantaoui.
Port El Kantaoui in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Port El Kantaoui
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 52 days a year, mostly from August to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29 | 17° | 9° | 16.2° | 5.8 h | 4 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 | 18° | 9° | 15.0° | 6.6 h | 5 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 20° | 11° | 15.1° | 7.3 h | 6 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 22° | 14° | 16.4° | 8.1 h | 5 | 26 |
| MayMay | 82 | 26° | 17° | 18.9° | 9.0 h | 4 | 19 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 30° | 21° | 22.4° | 10.4 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 33° | 23° | 25.6° | 11.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 34° | 24° | 27.0° | 9.8 h | 2 | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 30° | 22° | 26.3° | 7.7 h | 5 | 38 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 27° | 19° | 24.1° | 6.4 h | 5 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 22° | 14° | 21.4° | 5.9 h | 4 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 18° | 10° | 18.4° | 5.7 h | 5 | 25 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Port El Kantaoui
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.2 – 25.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Port El Kantaoui ranges from 15.0 °C in February to 27.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 26.2 and 27.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.2° | 15.5° | 17.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.0° | 14.3° | 15.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.1° | 14.5° | 15.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.4° | 15.9° | 17.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.9° | 18.2° | 19.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.4° | 21.5° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.6° | 24.7° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.0° | 26.2° | 27.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.3° | 25.5° | 27.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 24.1° | 23.2° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.4° | 20.4° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.4° | 17.6° | 19.3° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Port El Kantaoui
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Port El Kantaoui, 57 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Port El Kantaoui: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Port El Kantaoui has about 5 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Port El Kantaoui
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Port El Kantaoui
How breezy and how cloudy Port El Kantaoui is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Port El Kantaoui typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 40 % of the sky over Port El Kantaoui: mostly sunny, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Port El Kantaoui
How often the day gets hot in Port El Kantaoui (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Port El Kantaoui has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Port El Kantaoui
Weather for your travel dates
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Port El Kantaoui in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Port El Kantaoui has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 90
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,940 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Tunisia
- Currency
- Tunisian Dinar (TND)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +216
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Port El Kantaoui vs Sousse
In October the holiday weather in Port El Kantaoui and Sousse is about equally good (score 90 vs 89). During the day it is about as warm in Sousse as in Port El Kantaoui. The sea is about equally warm. Sousse gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Port El Kantaoui | Sousse |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Oct | May – Oct |
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Frequently asked questions about Port El Kantaoui
When is the best time to visit Port El Kantaoui?
The best time to visit Port El Kantaoui is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Port El Kantaoui?
The sea temperature in Port El Kantaoui ranges from 15.0 °C in February to 27.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Port El Kantaoui in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Port El Kantaoui?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Port El Kantaoui?
The wettest month is September with 38 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Port El Kantaoui get?
Port El Kantaoui gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Port El Kantaoui in?
Port El Kantaoui is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Port El Kantaoui?
A nonstop flight from London to Port El Kantaoui takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Port El Kantaoui?
Port El Kantaoui has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 84, summer holidays 87, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 31.