Tunis Weather in October

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

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Tunis Gammarth La Marsa Sidi Bou Saïd

Planning a trip to Tunis, Tunisia this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tunis in October

Tunis, Tunisia is a region in Tunisia. October in Tunis generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Tunis.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tunis with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Sidi Bou Saïd with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Tunis sees close to 220 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Tunis by month

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

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March19°C (66°F) April21°C (70°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August33°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 October

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

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Tunis, Tunisia?

Temperature range in Tunis (October)

Precipitation variation in Tunis (October)

Tunis

In October Tunis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
220 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tunis →

Gammarth

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
220 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gammarth →

La Marsa

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
220 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Marsa →

Sidi Bou Saïd

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
220 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sidi Bou Saïd →

Carthage

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
220 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Tunisia October extremes

Notable October records observed across cities in Tunisia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest October day in Tunisia brought 300 mm (12 in) in Kairouan on October 10, 2008.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tunis 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Gammarth 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
La Marsa 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Sidi Bou Saïd 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Carthage 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Tunis weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Tunis, Tunisia typically experiences perfect weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tunis average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Tunis peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in October, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Tunis averages just 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Tunis, Tunisia.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Tunis, Tunisia?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Tunis, Tunisia with overall perfect weather in Tunis. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tunis.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Tunisia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Tunisia.

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