Tunisia » Weather

Tunisia has the perfect Mediterranean climate where you can get sunshine all the year round. The idyllic Tunisian weather is a strong factor attracting Britons tired of the dull and gloomy, cold weather to the sunny land of Tunisia. The weather of Tunisia is a mixture of the Mediterranean and the African climate as it has influences of both.

Weather in Tunisia can be termed as mild with hot, dry summers and mild winters with few rainfalls. Mostly it remains hot all the year round with temperature varying according to the different seasons and regions. During the spring and autumn season the temperatures in Tunisia drops slightly and that is the ideal time to visit the place. Spring is also the time when you can see colourful flowers blooming throughout the country side. It can get really hot in popular resorts like Hammamet and Gammarth during the summer months and the temperature can rise above 40° C but the weather remains pleasant in the areas around the coast.

The summer season in Tunisia usually lasts from May to September, with July and August being the hottest months. From October to May the weather in Tunisia is much pleasant. Average temperatures in Tunisia from May to October are between 19°C to 26°C. During the peak summer times it can get quite hot in the southern Tunisia so it would be advisable to make short excursion trips during this time. Winters in Tunisia are mild and pleasant. There are few rainfalls during the winter season while the summers in Tunisia experience little or no rainfall. The mountain areas of Tunisia receive the most rainfall. The annual rainfall in Tunisia has been recorded to be around 1,520 mm.

From the Mediterranean to the Sahara the climate conditions in Tunisia vary according to different regions. Due to the proximity to the Sahara desert the southern areas are hottest while mountain regions have a cooler weather. The beaches have the best climatic condition in Tunisia where it’s warm and sunny with welcome sea breezes that form the perfect setting for lazy summer days or to enjoy the water sports.