Best Travel Time & Climate

Tunisia has three climate zones: Mediterranean in the north (mild, wet winters, hot summers), semi-arid in the center, and desert climate in the south (extreme heat in summer, pleasant in winter).

🟢 Best Time: March–June and September–November

The absolute recommendation for most travelers:

• March–May: Spring — pleasant 20–28°C on the coast, wildflowers in the steppe, perfect for desert tours (not too hot yet). The Sahara oases are in bloom.
• September–October: THE insider tip. Sea at its warmest (up to 27°C!), heat has subsided, date harvest in the oases. Fewer tourists, cheaper prices.
• November: Ideal for the Sahara and the south. Pleasant temperatures, clear air, festival season in Douz and Tozeur.

🔴 Peak Season: July – August

On the coast 35–40°C, in the south over 50°C in the shade (!). Coastal hotels are full (Tunisian and European vacationers), the Sahara is practically untravelable. Avoid if possible, except for pure beach holidays with air conditioning.

🔵 Winter: December – February

Coast: 10–16°C, rainy but mild. Hotels cheap, medinas deserted. Perfect for cultural trips! The Sahara has pleasant 18–22°C during the day, cold at night (5–8°C). Ain Draham can even have snow.

Climate Table: Tunis (Coast)

Month	Air °C	Water °C	Sun Hours	Rainy Days	Rating
January	8–15	14	5	9	⭐⭐
February	8–16	14	6	7	⭐⭐
March	10–18	15	7	6	⭐⭐⭐
April	13–21	16	8	5	⭐⭐⭐⭐
May	16–26	18	10	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
June	21–31	22	11	1	⭐⭐⭐⭐
July	23–35	25	12	0	⭐⭐⭐
August	24–35	27	11	1	⭐⭐⭐
September	21–31	26	9	3	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
October	17–26	23	7	5	⭐⭐⭐⭐
November	12–20	19	6	6	⭐⭐⭐
December	9–16	16	5	8	⭐⭐

Climate Table: Tozeur (Sahara)

Month	Day °C	Night °C	Sun Hours	Rainy Days
January	16	5	6	2
April	27	14	9	1
July	42	26	12	0
October	30	17	8	1