AI-generatedTunis at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 391 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Tunis
Tunis has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Tunis is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – June, October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:2617:44
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 06:10–07:00 · evening 17:09–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:10 · evening 18:00–18:10
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.
What is the weather like in Tunis in October?
In October, Tunis is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tunis.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:26 – 17:44
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Tunis
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Tunis
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.3 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tunis ranges from 14.7 °C in February to 26.3 °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. From November to January 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 25.3 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.6° | 15.0° | 16.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.7° | 14.1° | 15.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.9° | 14.4° | 15.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 15.7° | 16.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.4° | 17.7° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.7° | 20.8° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 23.8° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.3° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.3° | 24.4° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.2° | 22.3° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.6° | 19.7° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.5° | 16.9° | 18.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Tunis
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 6.1 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Tunis, 54 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Tunis
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 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Tunis: 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, Tunis has about 6 rainy days with 44 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tunis
How breezy and how cloudy Tunis 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 Tunis typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Nov – Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Tunis: mostly sunny, with about 6.1 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 and humidity in Tunis
How often the day gets hot in Tunis (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, Tunis has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tunis
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (8°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 58 days a year, mostly from July 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 | 64 | 15° | 9° | 15.6° | 4.9 h | 9 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 69 | 16° | 8° | 14.7° | 5.9 h | 8 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 18° | 10° | 14.9° | 6.8 h | 8 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 91 | 21° | 12° | 16.1° | 7.9 h | 7 | 40 |
| MayMay | 98 | 25° | 15° | 18.4° | 8.9 h | 5 | 27 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 30° | 19° | 21.7° | 10.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 33° | 22° | 25.0° | 11.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 33° | 23° | 26.3° | 10.0 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 29° | 21° | 25.3° | 7.5 h | 5 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 25° | 18° | 23.2° | 6.1 h | 6 | 44 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 20° | 13° | 20.6° | 5.3 h | 9 | 47 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 17° | 10° | 17.5° | 4.8 h | 8 | 50 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
36.82° N, 10.17° E · 23 m · Africa/Tunis
Best time to visit Tunis
The best time to visit Tunis is from March to June and in 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. The wettest month is December with 50 mm of precipitation.
Tunis through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tunis in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Tunis in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Tunis in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Tunis in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tunis for you.
Your best months: April – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tunis
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Tunis: score 98 against 86. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 5 °C cooler in May. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86 | 98better |
| Day high | 25° | 25° |
| Night low | 18° | 15° |
| Sea | 23.2° | 18.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 44 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 5 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Tunis month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
64January15° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In January, Tunis is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in January69February16° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Tunis is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in February85March18° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Tunis is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in March91April21° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Tunis is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in April98May25° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Tunis is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in May83June30° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Tunis is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in June64July33° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Tunis is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in July64August33° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Tunis is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in August80September29° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Tunis is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 10 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 Tunis.
Tunis in September86October25° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Tunis is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in October78November20° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In November, Tunis is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Tunis.
Tunis in November69December17° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, Tunis is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tunis.
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Tunis vs. Carthage
In October the holiday weather in Tunis and Carthage is about equally good (score 86 vs. 84). During the day Carthage is 1 °C cooler than Tunis. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tunis | Carthage |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Tunisia in October: the best places
In October, Tunis ranks 5 of 7 destinations in this country.
- Djerba (Houmt Souk)27°26°94
- 2Sfax26°25°93
- 3Sousse26°24°89
- 4Monastir26°24°89
- 5TunisThis page25°23°86
- 6Hammamet24°24°81
- 7Carthage24°23°79
Planning a trip to Tunis
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Tunis 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.
Tunis has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,830 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.
Frequently asked questions about Tunis
When is the best time to visit Tunis?
The best time to visit Tunis is from March to June and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tunis?
The sea temperature in Tunis ranges from 14.7 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Tunis in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Tunis?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Tunis?
The wettest month is December with 50 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tunis get?
Tunis gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Tunis in?
Tunis uses the time zone Africa/Tunis, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tunis?
A nonstop flight from London to Tunis takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tunis?
Tunis has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 95, Summer holidays 64, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 67.
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