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.
January in Port El Kantaoui brings moderate temperatures around 18°C (64°F) during the day, dropping to 9°C (48°F) at night, with some rainfall expected.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Port El Kantaoui.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Port El Kantaoui - and find the best time to visit.
51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Port El Kantaoui typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 18°C (64°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 9°C (48°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Port El Kantaoui spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Port El Kantaoui from 1976 through 2025.
Find out more about the weather in Tunisia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Tunisia in January →
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).
Pleasant temperatures in January mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella for occasional showers. The water temperature sits at about 16°C (61°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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