Tunis weather in June
June in Tunis: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#9 of 12 months in Tunis · #856 of 1413 destinations to visit in June · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 34°C
- Nights
- 20°C
- Wet days
- 2
- Sun
- 12.7 h
- Humidity
- 63%
- Daylight
- 15 h

Traveller notes on Tunis in June
Notes from nearby Hammamet (62 km away)
Tunis doesn't have its own notes for June yet — these are about Hammamet, close enough to share the season.
June in Hammamet is hot and dry - the forum's range is 27 to 36C under clear blue skies, with the occasional wet day clearing quickly. The sea is the thing to calibrate. Early June is already fine for paddling and swimming on regulars' accounts, though our row puts it at 22.9C, a good deal cooler than the air, because the Mediterranean is still catching up at this point in the year. May to October is the warm stretch here; March and early December are what people suggest instead for cooler weather and fewer visitors. The record: 28.7C days that feel like 31C, 20.3C nights, 1.6 precipitation days carrying 8.6mm, 12.8 hours of sun and a 16 kph breeze.
Other months in Tunis
Regulars are direct this counts as genuinely not pool or beach weather, cold wind a real factor at times, though a sheltered spot on an occasional sunny day can feel surprisingly pleasant. Our row backs that mild, still-cool read, 18.6C over 7.8C nights feeling 5C, with 35.4mm of rain across 7 days and humidity at 73 percent. Regulars are consistent this suits walking around and eating outdoors during the day, a light jacket or cardigan handy for chilly evenings rather than a full winter coat. The sea sits at a cold 14C, firmly out of season for swimming. The record: 8.9 hours of sun, a 20 kph wind and AQI 65.
Regulars describe this month as still genuinely warm, high 20s to low 30s by day, with any rain showers typically brief and quick to clear into bright sunshine rather than settling in. Our row backs the lingering heat, 27.8C over 16.8C nights, with 51mm of rain across 5.7 days - one regular reports never seeing more than a couple of rainy days across three separate October visits, consistent with rain here being a real but occasional feature rather than a defining one. Evenings do turn genuinely chilly enough that a light jacket is standard advice even on an otherwise hot day. The sea stays warm at 24.7C. The record: humidity 72 percent, 9.4 hours of sun, a 17.8 kph wind and AQI 46.
Tunisia-forum threads on August weather (Tunis specifically among the destinations discussed) call it hot, sunny and reliably dry, afternoon readings regularly around the mid-30s Celsius. One experienced visitor offers a specific mental trick: subtract about 6 degrees from the forecast number to get a sense of how the heat will actually feel, since the dry heat here reads differently than a humid climate at the same temperature. Posters flag air conditioning as inconsistent across accommodation, worth confirming before booking. Regulars steer visitors with flexible dates toward April, May, or mid-September instead, more comfortable without August's peak intensity. Light, breathable clothing and real sun protection are the standing packing essentials regardless of when a trip lands. The record: 36.1C days feeling like a punishing 38C, 23C nights, just 12mm across 2.8 days, a 28.7C sea, 63 percent humidity and 12.3 hours of sun.
March in Tunis is still winter, and regulars say so plainly: the weather is hit and miss, you may get mild sunny days or genuinely atrocious ones, and nights turn chilly with the sun down early. Their average daily maximum of about 19C matches our row's 20.6C, which reads as 18C in a 21.5 kph wind, over a 9.7C night. A jumper or light jacket for the evening and a light raincoat are the items named; our row gives 43.3mm across 6.8 precipitation days. What March offers in exchange is the thing the summer takes away - you can walk the medina and the sites without frying - which is why they pair March with April as the exploring months. The record: humidity 72 percent, 10.1 hours of sun and a 16C sea.
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Tunis climate normals — June
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tunis in June
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.
BusyEid al-Adha, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Tunis'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 weatherTunis's best weather comes in April, May and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Tunis in June
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Eid al-Adha
1 May – 5 Jun · usuallyRamadan & EidClosuresCrowdedEid al-Adha is a public holiday of two days or more. Sheep are sold at roadside markets in the week before, many shops, cafes and offices close for the first days, and louages and trains are packed as families travel home. Source ↗
- Season
Sea warm enough to swim
15 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyThe beaches at the end of the light rail line are usable from midsummer to mid-autumn, and September is the best of it: warm water and the city back at work.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tunis — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Tunis in June — FAQ
- Is June a good time to visit Tunis?
- June in Tunis: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Tunis on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Tunis in June?
- In June, Tunis averages a daily high of 33.6°C and a low of 20.1°C, with about 12 mm of rain over roughly 2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tunis in June?
- Tunis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in June.
Within 300 km: Hammamet's Jasmine season around 1 Jun – 15 Sep, and Cagliari's Flamingos nesting at Molentargius around 1 Apr – 15 Aug.