Tunis Governorate weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Tunis Governorate: highs of 15°C (59°F) and about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (46°F) and cloud cover 53% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 15°C (58°F). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 15°C (59°F) and 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Tunis, the largest city in Tunis Governorate. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Tunis Governorate?
least pleasant month Weather score 63/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Tunis Governorate. For better conditions, consider May–Jul.
Does it rain a lot in Tunis Governorate in January?
Some rain is normal: about 64 mm (2.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Tunis Governorate in January?
Days average 15°C (59°F) and nights 8°C (46°F).
Tunis Governorate weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 64 mm | 53% | 15°C (58°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 15°C (59°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm | 53% | 15°C (59°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 18°C (64°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 63 mm | 49% | 17°C (62°F) | fair |
| April | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm | 48% | 19°C (66°F) | fair |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 35 mm | 39% | 22°C (71°F) | best |
| June | 30°C (87°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 20 mm | 25% | 26°C (79°F) | best |
| July | 34°C (92°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 7 mm | 15% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| August | 34°C (92°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 21 mm | 20% | 29°C (85°F) | fair |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm | 37% | 27°C (81°F) | fair |
| October | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 61 mm | 39% | 24°C (75°F) | fair |
| November | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm | 47% | 21°C (69°F) | fair |
| December | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 66 mm | 51% | 17°C (62°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Tunis Governorate in January
Weather can differ a lot within Tunis Governorate: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Sīdī Ḥusayn | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| La Mohammedia | 15°C (58°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm | least pleasant |
| La Goulette | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Mégrine | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |