Tunisia (Djerba) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonTunisia · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 18° (64°)13– (55–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)15– (59–)30 (86) | 24° (75°)18– (64–)34 (93) | 28° (82°)21– (70–)37 (99) | 31° (88°)24– (75–)41 (106) | 34° (93°)29– (84–)42 (108) | 34° (93°)29– (84–)42 (108) | 32° (90°)27– (81–)39 (102) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)36 (97) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)29 (84) | 19° (66°)15– (59–)22 (72) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)15 (59) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)19 (66) | 19° (66°)15– (59–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)28 (82) | 26° (79°)22– (72–)28 (82) | 24° (75°)19– (66–)28 (82) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)24 (75) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)21 (70) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)16 (61) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 9h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 7h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 16° (61°) | 19° (66°) | 22° (72°) | 25° (77°) | 28° (82°) | 30° (86°) | 28° (82°) | 26° (79°) | 22° (72°) | 18° (64°) |
🌧Rain Days | 2d8mm (0.3") | 2d15mm (0.6") | 1d14mm (0.5") | 1d10mm (0.4") | 0d5mm (0.2") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 2d17mm (0.7") | 3d23mm (0.9") | 2d16mm (0.6") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Tunisia (Djerba): only 0 rain days, 28°C (82°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 28°C (82°F), cooling to 19°C (66°F) at night (daily average: 23°C (73°F)). Peaks reach around 37°C (99°F), the coldest nights around 15°C (59°F). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain over 0 days. Sea temperature is 22°C (72°F) — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Spring: idyllic — date palm groves, white villages, the first keen swimmers. Ideal temperatures for tours of the island interior.
Events & Festivals
- El Ghriba pilgrimagevaries (Lag BaOmer, 33rd day of the Omer count — usually May)
Africa's oldest synagogue draws Jewish pilgrims from Europe, Israel and the United States to Djerba each year. Two days of procession, song and candles — the island's oldest continuously observed festival.
Packing list for Tunisia (Djerba) in May
- T-shirts and shorts
- Swimwear (the water is still a little fresh)
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Tunisia (Djerba)?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Tunisia (Djerba) (Climate Score: 93/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C (82°F)), good sunshine (11 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Tunisia (Djerba) in May?
- In May, Tunisia (Djerba) sees daily highs of 28°C (82°F). Nights cool to 19°C (66°F), with a daily average of 23°C (73°F). Peaks reach around 37°C (99°F), the coldest nights around 15°C (59°F).
- How much rain falls in Tunisia (Djerba) in May?
- In May, Tunisia (Djerba) receives an average of 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Tunisia (Djerba) get in May?
- Tunisia (Djerba) averages 11 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Tunisia (Djerba) in May?
- Water temperature in Tunisia (Djerba) in May averages 22°C (72°F) — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
