SeasonMapSousse weather in August
Tunisia
August in Sousse: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons.
#5 of 12 months in Sousse · #187 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sousse climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 36°C / 97°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 82°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 17 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 55% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sousse in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyResort season, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sousse's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSousse's best weather comes in June, July and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Sousse in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Resort season
1 Jun – 7 OctSummer season opensCrowdedThe season here traditionally opens at the start of June and closes with parties on the first weekend of October. Outside it a lot of the seafront north of the centre is simply shut. Source ↗
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Inland heat on the sirocco
1 Jul – 25 Aug · usuallyExtreme heatWhen the wind comes off the Sahara instead of the sea, the coast loses its advantage for a few days at a time and the medina's stone lanes hold it well past dark. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sousse — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sousse?
Sousse in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Sousse?
- August in Sousse: sweltering, dry, with clean air — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Sousse on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Sousse in August?
- In August, Sousse averages a daily high of 36.2°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 17.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sousse in August?
- Sousse has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in August.
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Similar destinations in North Africa — August
Within 300 km: Hammamet's Jasmine season around 1 Jun – 15 Sep, and Tunis' International Festival of Carthage on 16 Jul – 19 Aug.