Tunis Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tunis, Tunisia in August.

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Tunis Gammarth La Marsa Sidi Bou Saïd

Planning a getaway to Tunis, Tunisia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Tunis in August

Tunis, Tunisia is a region in Tunisia. August in Tunis generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C (86°F) in Gammarth to 33°C (91°F) in Tunis. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Tunis and 24°C (75°F) in Gammarth. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Tunis, Tunisia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tunis, Tunisia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 9.3 mm (0.4 in) in Tunis.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in August. Tunis typically receives 330 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April21°C (70°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) July32°C (90°F) This monthAugust33°C (91°F) September30°C (86°F) October26°C (79°F) November22°C (72°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tunis in August

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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 Tunis

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Tunis, Tunisia?

Temperature range in Tunis (August)

Precipitation variation in Tunis (August)

Tunis

In August Tunis generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
357 hours
330 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Gammarth

In August Gammarth generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
357 hours
330 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Gammarth →

La Marsa

In August La Marsa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
357 hours
330 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
8 mm (0.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Sidi Bou Saïd

In August Sidi Bou Saïd generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
357 hours
330 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
8 mm (0.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sidi Bou Saïd →

Carthage

In August Carthage generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
357 hours
330 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tunis in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tunis 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 9.3 mm (0.4 in)
Gammarth 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 7.8 mm (0.3 in)
La Marsa 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Sidi Bou Saïd 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 8 mm (0.3 in)
Carthage 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 8.2 mm (0.3 in)

Tunis weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tunis, Tunisia in August?

Tunis, Tunisia typically experiences good weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Tunis average around 33°C (91°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Tunis, Tunisia in August?

In Tunis, the average daytime high in August is 33°C (91°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does Tunis, Tunisia get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tunis, Tunisia during August, with Tunis averaging close to 9.3 mm (0.4 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Tunis, Tunisia?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Tunis, Tunisia due to the typically excellent weather in Tunis.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, October and November provide excellent weather in Tunis. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, August and September tend to be good.

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