Sousse weather in May (Sousse, Tunisia)

Looking to travel to Sousse in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Sousse the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Sousse in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, July, August, September and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sousse climate page with graphs.

 

Sousse, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Where to go in Tunisia in May

Find out more about the weather in Tunisia in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sousse in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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