Tunisia 2010: The weather in Tunisia - Temperatures Forceast - Summer & Winter

Temperature

In Tunisia, it is throughout the year warmer than in Europe, but this does not mean that one also always feels that it is warmer.

The body accustoms to the sun in the day and when the sun settles, it will often feel quite cold.

On the other hand, on the east coast there is most of the time a continuous breeze from the sea, which has even in the high summer, when the normal temperatures are 35-40 degrees, a cooling effect. And then, for example, 30 degrees does not appear to be as warm as 30 degrees in continental regions of Europe.
Such misconception is, however, after a very short time, often after just one hour, rewarded with a strong sunburn - because in spite of the wind, the sun shines with a much greater force than in Western, Middle oder Northern Europe, even in winter!

Rain and Snow

Rain falls mostly in showers from November to April, rarely in thunderstorms in the summer, more to the north and in the mountains, less to the east and south and almost never in the very south.
Snow and freezing temperatures can happen in the north and west mountain regions, but are very rare. For wintersports, Tunisia is definitely the wrong place (in opposite to Algeria or Morocco).

Here you will find

weather forecasts and climate data for several Tunisian regions!

Winter

Especially in winter, but also in spring and autumn, are the contrasts between day (sun) - and night temperatures considerably high.

During the day, you may wear a shirt, especially when no wind blows, but when the sun goes down, the temperature falls abruptly by 10 degrees, and then, when the wind comes from the sea, you can have the impression of temperatures near the freezing point, even when the thermometer still shows +10 degrees.

In winter, you should, therefore, never forget the thick sweater and jacket when you plan to stay outside after sunset (about 17:00-18:00) or before sunrise in the early morning (09:00-10:00).

Summer

In summer time, temperatures of about 40 degrees in the shade can be achieved - at the coasts, these high temperatures are, however, rare, usually there are only about 5 days per year with tempertures if 45 degrees and more.

Normally, it is 35-40 degrees, which feels like 30 degrees in continental climate. At night, the temperatures will fall to 20-30 degrees.

Inland and in the south, however, high temperatures may go on for weeks (at night, on the other hand, it can be cool) - and you won't have the cooling effect of the wind that you experience along the coasts.

Long trips and hikes in the months of June-September are definitely not recommended, inland even strongly discouraged, but if one needs to travel, it should happen in an air-conditioned transportation (car, train, bus).

Recommendations

The most pleasant months to visit Tunisia are March to May, although the water temperatures of 17-20 degrees will only lure very few people into the water (however - this is similar to the temperatures of the North Sea in summer...), but daytime temperatures are then similar to those in June-July in Europa (with a few rainy days) - a very nice environment for exploration and hiking trips in Tunisia, especially into the south.

From mid-September to mid-November, the days become considerably colder, but the sea still has a pleasant 22-27 degrees, and rainy days are rare - so these months are recommended for tourists who hate the heat and mostly want to have fun in the water.

The months of December to February are, in short, cold (usually 10-15 degrees, overcast and often windy), especially at night (usually around 5-10 degrees), and are similar to March in Western Europe. Thi is the time for people who hate frost, but still like colder temperatures..

Breezy and thin clothes in summer is inevitable, primarily to protext the body from the sun.

Just like the locals, Europeans also should avoid to be out in the full sun between 11:00-16:00 in the summer months! Fair skinned Europeans and all children will always need sun protection, all around the year!

Weather in Tunisia
Temperature In Tunisia, it is throughout the year warmer than in Europe, but this does not mean that one also always feels that it is warmer. The body accustoms to the sun in the day and when the sun settles, it will often feel quite cold. On the other hand, on the east coast there is most of the time a continuous breeze from the sea, which has even in the high summer, when the normal temperatures are 35-40 degrees, a cooling effect. And then, for example, 30 degrees does not appear to be as warm as 30 degrees in continental regions of Europe. Such misconception is, however, after a very short time, often after just one hour, rewarded with a strong sunburn - because in spite of the wind, the sun shines with a much greater force than in Western, Middle oder Northern Europe, even in winter! Rain and Snow Rain falls mostly in showers from November to April, rarely in thunderstorms in the summer, more to the north and in the mountains, less to the east and south and almost never in the very south. Snow and freezing temperatures can happen in the north and west mountain regions, but are very rare. For wintersports, Tunisia is definitely the wrong place (in opposite to Algeria or Morocco). Here you will find weather forecasts and climate data for several Tunisian regions!	Winter Especially in winter, but also in spring and autumn, are the contrasts between day (sun) - and night temperatures considerably high. During the day, you may wear a shirt, especially when no wind blows, but when the sun goes down, the temperature falls abruptly by 10 degrees, and then, when the wind comes from the sea, you can have the impression of temperatures near the freezing point, even when the thermometer still shows +10 degrees. In winter, you should, therefore, never forget the thick sweater and jacket when you plan to stay outside after sunset (about 17:00-18:00) or before sunrise in the early morning (09:00-10:00). Summer In summer time, temperatures of about 40 degrees in the shade can be achieved - at the coasts, these high temperatures are, however, rare, usually there are only about 5 days per year with tempertures if 45 degrees and more. Normally, it is 35-40 degrees, which feels like 30 degrees in continental climate. At night, the temperatures will fall to 20-30 degrees. Inland and in the south, however, high temperatures may go on for weeks (at night, on the other hand, it can be cool) - and you won't have the cooling effect of the wind that you experience along the coasts. Long trips and hikes in the months of June-September are definitely not recommended, inland even strongly discouraged, but if one needs to travel, it should happen in an air-conditioned transportation (car, train, bus).	Recommendations The most pleasant months to visit Tunisia are March to May, although the water temperatures of 17-20 degrees will only lure very few people into the water (however - this is similar to the temperatures of the North Sea in summer...), but daytime temperatures are then similar to those in June-July in Europa (with a few rainy days) - a very nice environment for exploration and hiking trips in Tunisia, especially into the south. From mid-September to mid-November, the days become considerably colder, but the sea still has a pleasant 22-27 degrees, and rainy days are rare - so these months are recommended for tourists who hate the heat and mostly want to have fun in the water. The months of December to February are, in short, cold (usually 10-15 degrees, overcast and often windy), especially at night (usually around 5-10 degrees), and are similar to March in Western Europe. Thi is the time for people who hate frost, but still like colder temperatures.. Breezy and thin clothes in summer is inevitable, primarily to protext the body from the sun. Just like the locals, Europeans also should avoid to be out in the full sun between 11:00-16:00 in the summer months! Fair skinned Europeans and all children will always need sun protection, all around the year!
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