See the Sahara in Tunisia
The best time to visit the Sahara is more towards the winter. This means more bearable temperatures in south of Tunisia.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit La Marsa.
La Marsa, Tunis, Tunisia, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) in August, while winters cool to 16°C (61°F) in February.
Annual rainfall is moderate at around 507 mm (20 in), with December being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from May to August, with very warm summers and mild winters. The sunniest month is July, with 11.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in La Marsa. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in February.
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Generally, La Marsa has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 507 mm (20 in) of rainfall annually. La Marsa can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 68 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.8 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our La Marsa Precipitation page.
La Marsa can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in La Marsa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May, June, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in La Marsa. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions. La Marsa has a distinct dry season from May to August, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 16°C (61°F) in February to 31°C (88°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 10°C (50°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 507 mm (20 in). December is the wettest month with 68 mm (2.7 in), while July is the driest with 1.8 mm (0.1 in).
La Marsa receives around 2,818 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 357 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 145 hours. Overall, La Marsa enjoys abundant sunshine.
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