Tunisia

What's the weather like in Tunisia in February?

Head to Tunisia for a half-term holiday or a relaxing mid-winter break with your partner, and you’ll find the climate very pleasant. The weather in Tunisia in February is packed with sunshine and with temperatures reaching 18°C, you’ll have a great time walking by the beach and exploring historic cities like Sousse and Tunis. There’s less rain than between October and December, and any showers are usually brief here in the southern Mediterranean.

Geographical influences

Tunisia lies on the north tip of Africa and enjoys a fantastic Mediterranean climate. Resorts in the north, like Hammamet and Port El Kantaoui, are usually a little cooler than southern hotspots like the island of Djerba. The inland Sahara deserts can see extreme heat, but conditions by the coast, with a cool sea breeze, are very comfortable in February.

Averages

The Tunisia weather in February attracts visitors who enjoy the cooler winter climate compared to the summer, without the peak holiday crowds. On average, Tunisia sees a daytime high of 18°C this month, with resorts in the south a couple of degrees warmer. Rainfall measures just 19mm on average, with Hammamet and Port El Kantaoui seeing about 27mm across only seven wet-weather days. Bring your sunglasses to Tunisia in February; the average sunshine lasts for nine or ten hours each day and doesn’t set until after 6pm. The humidity should be around 53% in late winter, and the moderate Mediterranean breeze of 12mph is refreshing on hot days.