May verdict

Sousse, Tunisia in May

Weather score71Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Sousse, Tunisia, Tunisia travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

17mm

Sun

9.3h

Sea

19°C

Weather score

71

Very good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Sousse, Tunisia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May25°C average high

May is close to Sousse'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.

May17mm average rain

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

Driest monthsFebruary to August

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

May9.3 hours average sun

May sits close to Sousse'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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May19°C average sea

May is below Sousse's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May71 weather score

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

Best weather monthsJune to September

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

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