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Climate in Tunis

Tunis, Tunisia has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 19.4°C and the city receives roughly 398 mm of precipitation across 46 rainy days a year, with around 2931 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 33.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 5.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Semi-Arid
Comfort score
81/100

Climate overview

Tunis, Tunisia has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 19.4°C and the city receives roughly 398 mm of precipitation across 46 rainy days a year, with around 2931 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 33.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 5.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Tunis is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average19.4°C
  • Warmest monthJul (33.2°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (5.7°C)
  • Comfort score81/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Tunis receives about 398 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 46 rainy days. The wettest month is May and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Tunis sees an estimated 2931 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Tunis monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan17.7°C5.7°C27 mm3196 h
Feb18.7°C6.7°C27 mm3204 h
Mar21.5°C9.5°C32 mm4215 h
Apr25.4°C13.4°C36 mm4243 h
May29.3°C17.3°C41 mm5256 h
Jun32.2°C20.2°C38 mm4292 h
Jul33.2°C21.2°C34 mm4300 h
Aug32.2°C20.2°C34 mm4292 h
Sep29.3°C17.3°C34 mm4271 h
Oct25.4°C13.4°C34 mm4243 h
Nov21.5°C9.5°C32 mm4215 h
Dec18.7°C6.7°C29 mm3204 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Tunis are Mar, Nov, Apr. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    18°C / 6°C

    83 mm rain

  • Spring

    25°C / 13°C

    109 mm rain

  • Summer

    33°C / 21°C

    106 mm rain

  • Autumn

    25°C / 13°C

    100 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Tunis has a climate comfort score of 81/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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