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Sousse Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Sousse can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. Sousse has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Sousse can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 18°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Sousse's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 339 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives moderate rainfall, averaging 47 mm of precipitation, recorded across 6 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 1.6 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Sousse Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 16°C in January to 26°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Sousse

Wed   Jan 15
15°C | 10°C
NW 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
14°C | 7°C
NE 4 m/s
9.8 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
15°C | 9°C
W 5 m/s
16 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sousse in Tunisia

During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Sousse have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sousse?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sousse?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sousse?
    October tops the wettest month list with 47 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sousse?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.