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Sousse weather in May (Sousse, Tunisia)

How does the May weather in Sousse compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During May, Sousse experiences perfect weather, with 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 17°C.

Precipitation

Sousse in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 5 days of rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 15%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  

Where to go in Tunisia in May

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

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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 this month?

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.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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