SeasonMapSousse weather in May
Tunisia
May in Sousse: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Sousse · #312 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Sousse in May
Notes from nearby Tunis (117 km away)
Sousse doesn't have its own notes for May yet — these are about Tunis, close enough to share the season.
Tunisia's forum calls May one of the best windows to visit — not yet too warm, past winter's cold, good for sightseeing and desert trips. Regulars are candid that May weather is genuinely mixed, capable of rain, thunderstorms, or full sun within the same week, and that the sea stays cool, around 20°C, so it's more a month for exploring than for swimming.
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Sousse climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sea temperature | 20°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sousse in May
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
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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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Sousse in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sousse?
- May in Sousse: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Sousse on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Sousse in May?
- In May, Sousse averages a daily high of 27.4°C and a low of 15.6°C, with about 28.4 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sousse in May?
- Sousse has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in May.