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.
May in Port El Kantaoui brings high temperatures, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and nights dropping to 17°C (63°F). With excellent weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.
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.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Port El Kantaoui typically rise from around 24°C (75°F) at the start of May to approximately 27°C (81°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 18°C (64°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
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.
Based on weather observations in Port El Kantaoui between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during May.
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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 May. 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). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. The water temperature sits at about 18°C (64°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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