Sousse Weather in May

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

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Sousse Enfidha

Considering a trip to Sousse, Tunisia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Sousse in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Sousse.

For a closer look at conditions across Sousse, Tunisia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 16 mm (0.6 in) in Sousse.

Explore Sousse by month

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

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March20°C (68°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September31°C (88°F) October27°C (81°F) November23°C (73°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sousse in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sousse.

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 Sousse

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

Temperature range in Sousse (May)

Precipitation variation in Sousse (May)

Sousse

In May Sousse generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Enfidha

In May Enfidha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sousse 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Enfidha 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Sousse weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Sousse, Tunisia generally has excellent weather conditions. Sousse sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Sousse peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in May, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

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

May is on the drier side in Sousse, Tunisia. Sousse averages only about 16 mm (0.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sousse, Tunisia?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Sousse, Tunisia. Typically, the climate in Sousse is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide excellent weather in Sousse. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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