Tunisia (Djerba) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonTunisia · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 18° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 28° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 32° | 28° | 23° | 19° |
MINMIN | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 9h | 11h | 11h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 7h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 22° | 18° |
🌧Rain Days | 1d6mm | 2d11mm | 1d10mm | 1d7mm | 0d4mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 1d6mm | 1d13mm | 2d17mm | 2d12mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 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, 27°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 27°C, cooling to 19°C at night (daily average: 23°C). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 4 mm of rain over 0 days. Sea temperature is 22°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Frühling: Idyllisch — Dattelpalmenhaine, weiße Dörfer, erste Badefreudige. Temperaturen ideal für Touren durch das Inselinnere.
Packing list for Tunisia (Djerba) in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
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 (27°C), 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 27°C. Nights cool to 19°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Tunisia (Djerba) in May?
- In May, Tunisia (Djerba) receives an average of 4 mm 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 — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
