Sidi Bou Said weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources

Apr–Jun, Sep–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Sidi Bou Said

Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm and clear. July–August is hot and crowded with day-trippers; winter is mild, windy and quiet.

Sidi Bou Said weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

Jan14°52 mm
Feb14°42 mm
Mar16°55 mm
Apr19°42 mm
May22°27 mm
Jun26°16 mm
Jul29°5 mm
Aug30°20 mm
Sep27°71 mm
Oct24°63 mm
Nov20°52 mm
Dec16°60 mm

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months

Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Conditions
January	14°C58°F	10°C51°F	52 mm	77%	Cool
February	14°C58°F	10°C50°F	42 mm	77%	Cool
March	16°C61°F	11°C52°F	55 mm	77%	Cool
April	19°C65°F	13°C55°F	42 mm	77%	Pleasant
May	22°C71°F	16°C60°F	27 mm	74%	Pleasant
June	26°C79°F	19°C67°F	16 mm	70%	Pleasant
July	29°C85°F	23°C73°F	5 mm	68%	Pleasant
August	30°C86°F	24°C74°F	20 mm	67%	Pleasant
September	27°C80°F	22°C71°F	71 mm	71%	Pleasant
October	24°C75°F	19°C66°F	63 mm	75%	Pleasant
November	20°C67°F	15°C59°F	52 mm	75%	Pleasant
December	16°C61°F	12°C53°F	60 mm	76%	Cool

Best months across Tunisia

Place	Best months	Warmest month
Tunis	Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct	Jul (34°C)
Djerba	Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct	Aug (30°C)
Hammamet	May–Jun, Sep–Oct	Aug (33°C)
Sousse	Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct	Aug (32°C)
Sidi Bou Said	Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct	Aug (30°C)
Monastir	May–Jun, Sep–Oct	Aug (32°C)
Tozeur	Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov	Jul (41°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Sidi Bou Said?

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are warm and clear. July–August is hot and crowded with day-trippers; winter is mild, windy and quiet.

When is the rainy season in Sidi Bou Said?

Rain peaks in September with about 71 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Sidi Bou Said?

August, with average highs of 30°C (86°F).

How cold does Sidi Bou Said get?

The coolest nights are in February, averaging 10°C (50°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.