Weather in Tunisia in May
May in Tunisia is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
A country pin in May is a warning: one region of Tunisia will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with August and January, May sits in the middle of Tunisia's year.
- Average temp
- 22°C
18–26°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Tunisia in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Tunisia in May. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Where to stay in Tunisia
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Tunisia
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Tunisia
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Tunisia
Climate averages for Tunisia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Tunisia is between April and July, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
October is the wettest month, with about 31 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
