Weather in May in Tunisia
Planning a journey to Tunisia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Tunisia in May?
Tunisia has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Qulaybīyah at 21°C and very warm in Tozeur at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Tozeur and 18°C in Qulaybīyah.For specific regional insights in Tunisia, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Douz with an average of 3.9 mm to moderate rainfall in ‘Ayn ad Darāhim with 52 mm.Average sunshine
The city Hammamet usually sees around 283 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Tunisia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Tunisia climate page.
Where to go in Tunisia in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Tunisia?
Hammamet
In May Hammamet generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Tunis
In May Tunis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Sousse
In May Sousse generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Midoun
In May Midoun generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Port El Kantaoui
In May Port El Kantaoui generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Tunisia?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Tunisia. Typically, the climate in Hammamet is perfect.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Hammamet. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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