Question 1

When is the best time to visit Sousse?

Accepted Answer

May to October for the beach. June and September offer the best balance: warm sea, fine weather and fewer crowds than July-August.

Question 2

What is the weather like in Sousse in summer?

Accepted Answer

Hot and sunny, 30-33°C, softened by the Sahel sea breeze. Mild nights (~23°C) - the 'Pearl of the Sahel' lives outdoors all summer.

Question 3

What is the weather like in Sousse in winter?

Accepted Answer

Mild: around 17°C by day, 8°C at night, with plenty of sunny days. A good off-season destination to explore the medina without the heat.

Question 4

Does it rain a lot in Sousse?

Accepted Answer

No: only around 300 mm per year, among the driest of the northern coasts. Rain falls from October to March, and summer is almost rain-free.

Question 5

What is the sea temperature in Sousse?

Accepted Answer

Warm and turquoise: up to 28°C in August, above 24°C from June to October. Long sandy beaches and Port El Kantaoui for water sports.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Sun
Jan	17.4°	8°	17 mm	4 d	263 h
Feb	18.5°	8.7°	29 mm	5 d	264 h
Mar	20.3°	10.2°	55 mm	7 d	313 h
Apr	22.6°	12.4°	28 mm	5 d	330 h
May	26.8°	15.9°	23 mm	5 d	370 h
Jun	31.5°	20°	6 mm	2 d	384 h
Jul	35.3°	22.9°	0 mm	0 d	405 h
Aug	34.4°	23.3°	17 mm	3 d	387 h
Sep	31.2°	21.5°	48 mm	5 d	324 h
Oct	26.8°	17.7°	50 mm	7 d	298 h
Nov	22°	13.1°	31 mm	6 d	266 h
Dec	18.5°	9.8°	31 mm	5 d	256 h

Sousse weather

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