Sfax Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sfax, Tunisia in May.

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Sfax Ouled Kacem

Planning a journey to Sfax, Tunisia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sfax in May

Sfax, Tunisia is a region in Tunisia. May in Sfax generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Ouled Kacem to 25°C (77°F) in Sfax. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Sfax and 19°C (66°F) in Ouled Kacem.

For specific regional insights in Sfax, Tunisia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 9.1 mm (0.4 in) in Sfax.

Explore Sfax by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sfax — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sfax)

January17°C (63°F) February18°C (64°F) March20°C (68°F) April22°C (72°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August33°C (91°F) September30°C (86°F) October27°C (81°F) November23°C (73°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sfax in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Sfax

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Sfax, Tunisia?

Temperature range in Sfax (May)

Precipitation variation in Sfax (May)

Sfax

In May Sfax generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Ouled Kacem

In May Ouled Kacem generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sfax in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sfax 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Ouled Kacem 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 6.9 mm (0.3 in)

Sfax weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sfax, Tunisia in May?

In May, Sfax, Tunisia generally has perfect weather conditions. Sfax sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Sfax, Tunisia in May?

Sfax averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Sfax, Tunisia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Sfax averages just 9.1 mm (0.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Sfax, Tunisia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sfax, Tunisia?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Sfax, Tunisia. Typically, the climate in Sfax is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Sfax, Tunisia is in February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sfax. In contrast, August tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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