Sousse at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,230 h
- Rain a year
- 305 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Sousse
Sousse has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,230 hours of sunshine a year, Sousse is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
What is the weather like in Sousse in October?
In October, Sousse is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sousse.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:23 – 17:43
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 40 %on average
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Tunis
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %86 %
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
Sea temperature in Sousse
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 Sousse 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 warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. In December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. 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 hours in Sousse
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 7.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Sousse, 66 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Sousse: 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, Sousse has about 6 rainy days with 41 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 32 | 17° | 8° | 16.2° | 7.1 h | 5 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 34 | 17° | 8° | 15.0° | 7.8 h | 5 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 20° | 10° | 15.1° | 8.5 h | 6 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 23° | 12° | 16.4° | 9.0 h | 5 | 25 |
| MayMay | 82 | 27° | 16° | 18.9° | 9.7 h | 3 | 17 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 31° | 19° | 22.4° | 11.1 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 34° | 22° | 25.6° | 11.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 34° | 23° | 27.0° | 10.8 h | 2 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 30° | 21° | 26.3° | 8.7 h | 6 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 26° | 18° | 24.1° | 7.5 h | 6 | 41 |
| NovemberNov | 62 | 22° | 13° | 21.4° | 7.1 h | 5 | 31 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 18° | 10° | 18.4° | 6.9 h | 6 | 33 |
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)
35.83° N, 10.64° E · 24 m · Africa/Tunis
Best time to visit Sousse
The best time to visit Sousse is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, 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 44 mm of precipitation.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sousse for you.
Your best months: June, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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
Sousse month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January17° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In January, Sousse is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sousse.
Sousse in January34February17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In February, Sousse is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sousse.
Sousse in February41March20° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In March, Sousse is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Sousse.
Sousse in March60April23° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Sousse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sousse.
Sousse in April82May27° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Sousse is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °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 Sousse.
Sousse in May93June31° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Sousse is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sousse.
Sousse in June83July34° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In July, Sousse is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sousse.
Sousse in July84August34° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In August, Sousse is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. 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 Sousse.
Sousse in August97September30° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In September, Sousse is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 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 Sousse.
Sousse in September92October26° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In October, Sousse is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sousse.
Sousse in October62November22° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In November, Sousse is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sousse.
Sousse in November36December18° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In December, Sousse 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. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sousse.
Sousse in DecemberPlanning a trip to Sousse
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,950 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Sousse
When is the best time to visit Sousse?
The best time to visit Sousse 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 Sousse?
The sea temperature in Sousse 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 Sousse in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Sousse?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Sousse?
The wettest month is September with 44 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sousse get?
Sousse gets around 3,230 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 6.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Sousse in?
Sousse uses the time zone Africa/Tunis, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sousse?
A nonstop flight from London to Sousse takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,950 km.
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