Tunis weather in September

September in Tunis: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Tunis🇹🇳 Tunisia · Maghreb · City74
  1. 78Jan
  2. 82Feb
  3. 87Mar
  4. 94Apr
  5. 90May
  6. 77Jun
  7. 58Jul
  8. 62Aug
  9. 74Sep
  10. 84Oct
  11. 88Nov
  12. 79Dec

#10 of 12 months in Tunis · #886 of 1413 destinations to visit in September · comfort 74/100 (tier B)

Days
32°C
Nights
21°C
Wet days
5
Sun
10.6 h
Humidity
69%
Daylight
12 h
Tunis, Tunisia
Photo: Ismail SAIDI · Pexels

Traveller notes on Tunis in September

Notes from nearby Hammamet (62 km away)

Tunis doesn't have its own notes for September yet — these are about Hammamet, close enough to share the season.

September is the month Hammamet regulars pick over August, and the arithmetic backs them: 29.1C against August's 32.2C, reading as 31C rather than 36C, with the sea barely changed at 26.4C. They describe settled weather, water still warm enough for everything, and the crowds thinning once the peak passes while the beach bars and water sports stay open. The honest cost is more rain and a higher chance of a thunderstorm than August - our row doubles the precipitation days to 5.2 across 32.8mm - and the air can still turn muggy. It remains high season, just a quieter grade of it. The record: 22.4C nights, humidity 72 percent, 10.7 hours of sun, a 15.9 kph wind and AQI 47.
ThreeDegreesOffAugust · September · 1 month ago · about Hammamet · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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.
NotBeachWeatherButGreatForWalkingOutside · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
ShowersClearFastIntoBrightSunshine · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
SidiBouSaidAugustRegular · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
StillWinterHere · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Tunis climate normals — September

Daytime high32°C / 90°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low21°C / 70°F
Feels like (high)34°C / 93°F
Sea temperature27°C / 80°F😎 warm sea
Rainfall34 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity69%💧 humid
Dew point18°C / 64°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)50🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Tunis in September

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.

Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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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).

Toughest weatherTunis's best weather comes in April, May and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Tunis in September

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Sea warm enough to swim

    15 Jun – 15 Oct · usually

    The 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.

What's on around the world in September →

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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Tunis?
September in Tunis: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Tunis on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
What is the weather like in Tunis in September?
In September, Tunis averages a daily high of 32.3°C and a low of 21°C, with about 34 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tunis in September?
Tunis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in September.

Within 300 km: Hammamet's Jasmine season around 1 Jun – 15 Sep, and Cagliari's Poetto swimming season around 10 Jun – 10 Oct.