Tunisia Weather
🇹🇳 1 city covered · Africa
· hot desert climate
Best time to visit
November to April
Weather in Tunisia at a glance
Our Tunisia coverage centers on Tunis, which has a hot desert climate. Expect average highs around 103°F (39°C) in July and 63°F (17°C) in January, with about 18 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Tunis - annual average 72°
- Best time to visit: November to April
- Climate type: hot desert
The bigger picture
Tunis averages 10.8 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 90 mm (3.5 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally November to April. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Tunis climate page.
Live weather across Tunisia today
Tunisia cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis | 72° | Jul · 103° | Jan · 44° | 18 | 10.8 | 0 |
Tunisia weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 44° | 1 | 8.9 h/day |
| February | 67° | 47° | 3 | 9.6 h/day |
| March | 73° | 52° | 3 | 10.4 h/day |
| April | 80° | 58° | 2 | 11.1 h/day |
| May | 89° | 66° | 1 | 12.0 h/day |
| June | 98° | 74° | 0 | 12.7 h/day |
| July | 103° | 78° | 0 | 13.0 h/day |
| August | 101° | 78° | 0 | 12.6 h/day |
| September | 94° | 74° | 1 | 10.9 h/day |
| October | 84° | 65° | 1 | 9.9 h/day |
| November | 72° | 54° | 2 | 9.4 h/day |
| December | 64° | 47° | 2 | 8.5 h/day |
Tunisia weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Tunisia?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to April offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Tunisia?
Snow is essentially absent in the Tunisia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Tunisia like?
The covered cities fall under hot desert climate. That means intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain.
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