May verdict

Tunisia in May

Weather score77Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Sousse, Tunisia, Tunisia travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

13mm

Sun

9.6h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

77

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May26°C average high

May is close to Tunisia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May13mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Tunisia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsFebruary to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May9.6 hours average sun

May sits close to Tunisia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May17°C average sea

May is close to Tunisia's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May77 weather score

May scores above Tunisia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsMay to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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