Tunisia (Hammamet) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonTunisia · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 17° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 27° | 22° | 18° |
MINMIN | 9° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 10° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 13h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 9h UV 7 | 8h UV 6 | 7h UV 5 | 6h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 16° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
🌧Rain Days | 5d52mm | 5d47mm | 6d57mm | 4d41mm | 2d23mm | 1d7mm | 0d3mm | 2d18mm | 5d55mm | 6d75mm | 4d46mm | 5d56mm |
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 (Hammamet): only 2 rain days, 25°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 25°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 20°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 23 mm of rain over 2 days. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Tunisia (Hammamet) in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Tunisia (Hammamet)?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Tunisia (Hammamet) (Climate Score: 82/100). Pleasant temperatures (25°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Tunisia (Hammamet) in May?
- In May, Tunisia (Hammamet) sees daily highs of 25°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 20°C.
- How much rain falls in Tunisia (Hammamet) in May?
- In May, Tunisia (Hammamet) receives an average of 23 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Tunisia (Hammamet) get in May?
- Tunisia (Hammamet) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Tunisia (Hammamet) in May?
- Water temperature in Tunisia (Hammamet) in May averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
