Tunis weather in November
November in Tunis: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#3 of 12 months in Tunis · #167 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 23°C
- Nights
- 12°C
- Wet days
- 8
- Sun
- 8.4 h
- Humidity
- 72%
- Daylight
- 10 h

Traveller notes on Tunis in November
Forum posters describe late November as quiet and pleasant but genuinely short on warm hours - typically around 20C with maybe 4-5 hours of comfortable sun in the early-to-mid afternoon (roughly 10:30am-2:30pm), after which it cools off fast and a jacket becomes necessary for the evening. Some rain and wind is possible, so posters call sunbathing 'not guaranteed' rather than ruled out. The clear upside: hotel prices drop well below summer peak, restaurants and bars mostly stay open, and the crowds thin out considerably compared to high season - November reads as a genuine value shoulder-season pick for anyone not chasing beach weather specifically.
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 — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tunis in November
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.
Peak crowdstravelers describe it as peak season, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it
Sourced from traveler notes: “…stay open, and the crowds thin out considerably compared to high season - November reads as a genuine value shoulder-season pick fo…” — Tripadvisor community
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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).
Best weatherTunis's best weather comes in April, May and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
November includes Olive harvest.
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What's on in Tunis in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Olive harvest
1 Nov – 15 Jan · usuallyThe country's biggest crop comes in from November and the presses in the Sahel run day and night. New oil appears in the markets before Christmas.
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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Tunis?
- November in Tunis: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Tunis on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Tunis in November?
- In November, Tunis averages a daily high of 22.5°C and a low of 12.1°C, with about 39.2 mm of rain over roughly 8.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tunis in November?
- Tunis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in November.
Within 300 km: Hammamet's Resorts shut for the winter around 15 Nov – 15 Mar, and Cagliari's Winter: routes and beach kiosks shut on 1 Nov – 20 Mar.