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Weather in January in Tunisia

Considering a trip to Tunisia this January 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 January?

January in Tunisia generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Tebessa at 12°C to pleasant in Tozeur at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Tozeur and 2°C in Tebessa. While January might be the chilliest month, Tunisia offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tunisia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tozeur with an average of 12 mm to high rainfall in Tabarka with 156 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 145 hours of sunlight anticipated in Hammamet. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a more detailed look at Tunisia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Tunisia climate page.

Where to go in Tunisia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tunisia, check out our Tunisia's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Hammamet

In January Hammamet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Hammamet
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
16°C 
2,818 hours 
400 mm 
76 days 
poor 
January January
16°C 
10°C 
145 hours 
45 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
16°C 
10°C 
166 hours 
44 mm 
8 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Hammamet

Tunis

In January Tunis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Tunis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
24°C 
16°C 
2,818 hours 
454 mm 
86 days 
poor 
January January
17°C 
9°C 
145 hours 
54 mm 
12 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
17°C 
9°C 
166 hours 
59 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Tunis

Sousse

In January Sousse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sousse
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
25°C 
16°C 
339 mm 
59 days 
poor 
January January
18°C 
9°C 
36 mm 
7 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
18°C 
9°C 
33 mm 
6 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Sousse

Midoun

In January Midoun generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Midoun
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
25°C 
19°C 
3,234 hours 
180 mm 
33 days 
pleasant 
January January
18°C 
12°C 
209 hours 
22 mm 
4 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
18°C 
12°C 
208 hours 
20 mm 
4 days 
perfect 
Climate in Midoun

Port El Kantaoui

In January Port El Kantaoui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Port El Kantaoui
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
25°C 
16°C 
337 mm 
60 days 
poor 
January January
18°C 
9°C 
37 mm 
7 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
18°C 
9°C 
33 mm 
7 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Port El Kantaoui

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

Is January the best time to visit Tunisia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Tunisia with often tolerable weather in Hammamet.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Hammamet. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be tolerable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tunisia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Tunisia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Tunisia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.