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.
October in Houmt Souk sees daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) at night. As the wettest month of the year, keep in mind that rainfall is at its highest.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Houmt Souk typically drop from around 29°C (84°F) at the start of October to approximately 25°C (77°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 17°C (63°F) to 22°C (72°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Houmt Souk spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Houmt Souk between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.
Find out more about the weather in Tunisia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Tunisia in October →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in October. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. Expect water temperatures of around 25°C (77°F), which is ideal for taking a refreshing dip. Bring swimwear and consider packing a towel for drying off. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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