Tunis Weather in May

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

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Tunis Gammarth La Marsa Sidi Bou Saïd

Planning a journey to Tunis, 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 Tunis in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Gammarth to 25°C (77°F) in Tunis. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Tunis and 17°C (63°F) in Gammarth.

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

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 26 mm (1 in) in Tunis.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Tunis sees close to 283 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Tunis 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 Tunis

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

Temperature range in Tunis (May)

Precipitation variation in Tunis (May)

Tunis

In May Tunis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
283 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
26 mm (1 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tunis →

Gammarth

In May Gammarth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
283 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
9.4 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gammarth →

La Marsa

In May La Marsa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
283 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Marsa →

Sidi Bou Saïd

In May Sidi Bou Saïd generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
283 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
25 mm (1 in)
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sidi Bou Saïd →

Carthage

In May Carthage generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
283 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
25 mm (1 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Carthage →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tunis 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Gammarth 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 25 mm (1 in)
La Marsa 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Sidi Bou Saïd 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Carthage 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Tunis weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Tunis, Tunisia generally has perfect weather conditions. Tunis sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Tunis peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in May, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Tunis averages just 26 mm (1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Tunis, Tunisia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tunis, Tunisia?

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

On average, the best time to visit Tunis, Tunisia is in April, May, June, October and November with generally perfect weather in Tunis. In contrast, January, February, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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