When is the best time to go to Sidi Bou Saïd

Best time to go
OK time to go
Worst time to go

The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunisia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

Average temperatures in Sidi Bou Saïd

Sidi Bou Saïd weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sidi Bou Saïd are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Sidi Bou Saïd January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 60mm 5.2hrs 10.9hrs 15°C

The climate in Sidi Bou Saïd during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sidi Bou Saïd for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in January »

February

Sidi Bou Saïd February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 56mm 6.2hrs 11.7hrs 15°C

February in Sidi Bou Saïd is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sidi Bou Saïd for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in February »

March

Sidi Bou Saïd March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 47mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs 15°C

The weather in March in Sidi Bou Saïd is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sidi Bou Saïd for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in March »

April

Sidi Bou Saïd April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 38mm 8hrs 14hrs 16°C

Sidi Bou Saïd's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sidi Bou Saïd for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in April »

May

Sidi Bou Saïd May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 22mm 9.6hrs 15hrs 18°C

May is a dry month in Sidi Bou Saïd and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sidi Bou Saïd, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in May »

June

Sidi Bou Saïd June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 10mm 10.9hrs 10.9hrs 21°C

June is a dry month in Sidi Bou Saïd and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Sidi Bou Saïd, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in June »

July

Sidi Bou Saïd July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 3mm 12.2hrs 11.7hrs 25°C

July in Sidi Bou Saïd is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sidi Bou Saïd, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in July »

August

Sidi Bou Saïd August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 8mm 11.3hrs 12.8hrs 26°C

The weather in August in Sidi Bou Saïd is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sidi Bou Saïd, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in August »

September

Sidi Bou Saïd September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 35mm 9.2hrs 14hrs 25°C

Sidi Bou Saïd's weather in September is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Sidi Bou Saïd, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in September »

October

Sidi Bou Saïd October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 66mm 7.6hrs 15hrs 23°C

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Sidi Bou Saïd and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sidi Bou Saïd.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in October »

November

Sidi Bou Saïd November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 57mm 6.4hrs 10.9hrs 20°C

Sidi Bou Saïd's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Sidi Bou Saïd.

November is in the fall / autumn in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in November »

December

Sidi Bou Saïd December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 68mm 5.3hrs 11.7hrs 17°C

December in Sidi Bou Saïd is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Sidi Bou Saïd for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Sidi Bou Saïd and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sidi Bou Saïd with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sidi Bou Saïd weather in December »

Other monthly averages

UV index Best time to go?

Sidi Bou Saïd weather stats

Sidi Bou Saïd weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: February 16°C 60.8°F
Wettest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
Warmest sea: August 26.1°C 79°F
Map showing location of Sidi Bou Saïd (36.8687, 10.34174) Sidi Bou Saïd map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top Tunisia locations