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Tunisia Capital

Best time to visit Tunis

Go inApril–May and October–November

Visit Carthage and blue-and-white Sidi Bou Said in spring.

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Tunis month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryMixed16°CWetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryGood17°CWetQuietCheapest–
MarchGood19°CWetQuietCheapest–
AprilGreat22°CSome rainModerateAverage–
MayGreat26°CSome rainModerateAverage–
JuneGood31°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
JulyPoor34°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
AugustPoor34°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
SeptemberGood31°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
OctoberGreat26°CSome rainModerateAverage–
NovemberGreat21°CWetQuietCheapest–
DecemberGood17°CWetQuietCheapestSahara Festival

Festivals, events and seasons in Tunis

  • December🎉 Sahara FestivalCamel races and poetry in Douz, late December.

Good to know

  • Flights to Tunis are usually cheapest in November–March. The catch: November–March are rainy.
  • Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Tunis?

The best time to visit Tunis is April–May and October–November. Visit Carthage and blue-and-white Sidi Bou Said in spring.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Tunis?

Flights are usually cheapest in November–March, when demand is lowest.

When is Tunis busiest?

Tunis is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Tunis?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C, and January the coolest at 16°C. The wettest period is November–March.

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