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Weather in August in Tunisia

Considering a trip to Tunisia this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Tunisia in August?

In August, Tunisia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Qulaybīyah at 29°C to very hot in Tozeur at 41°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Tozeur and 25°C in Qulaybīyah. In Tunisia, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Zarzis with an average of 1.2 mm to low rainfall in Tebessa with 22 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Hammamet usually sees around 330 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tunisia in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tunisia climate page.

Where to go in Tunisia in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Tunisia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tunisia?

Hammamet

In August Hammamet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hammamet
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<<   July July
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30°C 
23°C 
357 hours 
1.5 mm 
a single day 
31°C 
24°C 
330 hours 
7.1 mm 
2 days 
29°C 
22°C 
260 hours 
46 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Hammamet

Tunis

In August Tunis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Tunis
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<<   July July
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32°C 
23°C 
357 hours 
2.1 mm 
a single day 
33°C 
23°C 
330 hours 
9.3 mm 
a single day 
30°C 
21°C 
260 hours 
42 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Tunis

Sousse

In August Sousse generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sousse
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<<   July July
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34°C 
24°C 
1.6 mm 
a single day 
34°C 
24°C 
9.6 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
22°C 
47 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Sousse

Midoun

In August Midoun generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Midoun
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<<   July July
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32°C 
25°C 
376 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
33°C 
27°C 
349 hours 
1.6 mm 
a single day 
31°C 
25°C 
277 hours 
20 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Midoun

Port El Kantaoui

In August Port El Kantaoui generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Port El Kantaoui
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<<   July July
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33°C 
24°C 
1.5 mm 
a single day 
33°C 
24°C 
8.5 mm 
2 days 
30°C 
22°C 
45 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Port El Kantaoui

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tunisia.

Is August the best time to visit Tunisia?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Tunisia. Typically, the climate in Hammamet is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Tunisia is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Hammamet. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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