ClimateAverages

Sousse Climate

Susah, Tunisia · population 164,123 · 27 weather stations within 200 km · records 1751 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
23.4°C
Warmest month · August
32.4°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
7.3°C
Typical overnight low

Sousse has an average annual daytime high of 23.4°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 32.4°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 7.3°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January15.6°C7.3°CColdest
February16.8°C8.0°C
March18.5°C9.7°C
April20.5°C11.7°C
May24.7°C15.2°C
June28.9°C19.0°C
July32.0°C21.4°C
August32.4°C22.3°CWarmest
September29.3°C20.6°C
October24.6°C16.4°C
November20.5°C12.1°C
December16.7°C8.6°C

Temperature range across the year

5°13°20°27°34°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+2.6°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1843
-1.4°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Sousse getting hotter?

Since 1900, Sousse's average temperature has risen by +2.1°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1751, warming totals +1.8°C.

18.4°19.1°19.8°20.5°21.1°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
January to December

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Sousse?

Sousse's average annual daytime high is 23.4°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 32.4°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 7.3°C.

What is the warmest month in Sousse?

August is the warmest month in Sousse, with typical daytime highs of 32.4°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Sousse?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Sousse, running +2.6°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Sousse getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Sousse has warmed by roughly +2.1°C.

When is the best time to visit Sousse?

January to December typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.