Tunis — time and weather
Tunis is a city in Tunisia, in the Africa/Tunis time zone. This page shows the current local time in Tunis and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Tunis
Local time in Tunis is based on the Africa/Tunis time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Tunisia is Africa's northernmost country on the Mediterranean, home to ancient Carthage, whitewashed medinas and the gateway to the Sahara, blending Roman ruins, Arab culture and French influence.
More about the country: Tunisia →What to see in Tunis
Sights and historical places
- The Medina of Tunis (UNESCO) is a labyrinth of 12th–16th-century lanes centred on the Ez-Zitouna Mosque, the country's main spiritual hub.
- Carthage is an archaeological park of Punic and Roman ruins on the bay shore, 15 km from the city centre.
- Avenue Habib Bourguiba is the grand boulevard of the new town in 'Parisian Africa' style, lined with a theatre and clock tower.
- The blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said, 20 km from the capital, is a must-visit for its sweeping Mediterranean views.
Museums
- The Bardo National Museum holds one of the world's largest collections of Roman mosaics, housed in a former beylical palace.
- The Carthage Museum displays Punic and Roman artefacts on Byrsa Hill, overlooking the Bay of Tunis.
- The Dar Ben Abdallah Museum is an 18th-century mansion in the medina presenting traditional urban life.
Where to spend time
- Wander the souks of the medina, the best place to bargain for spices, ceramics, leather and silver.
- El Ali rooftop café offers a panoramic terrace over the Ez-Zitouna Mosque with mint tea and pine nuts.
- Catch the TGM commuter train to suburban La Marsa for its seaside promenade and dune-backed beach.
Local cuisine
Try brik with egg and tuna at a medina café and lamb couscous at Dar el Jeld, a classic 18th-century mansion turned restaurant.
Climate in Tunis: month by month
The warmest month in Tunis is July, with average daytime highs of 36.9 °C; the coolest is January, around 16.6 °C by day and 7.8 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in May (~64 mm) and is lowest in July (~1 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 8 | 31 | 5 |
| February | 18 | 8 | 42 | 7 |
| March | 20 | 10 | 40 | 7 |
| April | 22 | 12 | 41 | 6 |
| May | 27 | 16 | 64 | 8 |
| June | 33 | 20 | 19 | 3 |
| July | 37 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
| August | 36 | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| September | 32 | 21 | 25 | 4 |
| October | 28 | 17 | 46 | 8 |
| November | 22 | 12 | 25 | 7 |
| December | 18 | 10 | 45 | 8 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Tunis are February–April, November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Tunis: Sunrise 05:40 · Sunset 19:05 · Day length 13:25
Time difference from Tunis right now:
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| London | same time |
| Dubai | −3 h |
| Tokyo | −8 h |
| Paris | −1 h |
| Sydney | −9 h |