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Tunis in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Tunis in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Tunis in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Tunis in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 rainy days with an average precipitation of 39 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Tunis;

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
39 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tunis has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Tunis in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tunis for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +79°F during the day and a minimum of +46°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +66°F.

Is Tunis warm or cold in December?

Tunis is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Tunis, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Tunis in December

Tunis weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+68°F+63°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+39°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+79°F+75°F
Rainfall
34 mm39 mm36 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
72%75%75%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
555
Cloudy days
111313
Rainy days
101111
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 34 mm to 39 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 75%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Tunis in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tunis is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Tunis based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Tunis, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tunis wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Tunis?

This is the weather in Tunis in December 2023:
1 December
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+75°F
2 December
☁️
+68°F
3 December
☁️
+62°F
4 December
☀️
+65°F
5 December
☁️
+63°F
6 December
☁️
+59°F
7 December
☁️
+61°F
8 December
☀️
+61°F
9 December
🌧️
+64°F
10 December
☀️
+68°F
11 December
☀️
+72°F
12 December
☀️
+78°F
13 December
☀️
+76°F
14 December
🌧️
+61°F
15 December
🌧️
+62°F
16 December
🌧️
+57°F
17 December
🌧️
+60°F
18 December
🌧️
+59°F
19 December
☁️
+62°F
20 December
☁️
+62°F
21 December
☁️
+61°F
22 December
☁️
+65°F
23 December
☁️
+66°F
24 December
☁️
+66°F
25 December
☀️
+65°F
26 December
☀️
+64°F
27 December
☀️
+61°F
28 December
☀️
+64°F
29 December
☀️
+65°F
30 December
☀️
+62°F
31 December
☀️
+67°F
In December 2023 Tunis had 14 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tunis climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tunis in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+70°F) and the highest in 2023 (+77°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 167 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 605 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tunis in December:

Is December a good time to visit Tunis?

It’s always a good time to visit Tunis, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Tunis in December?

December has mild temperatures in Tunis. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Tunis rainy in December?

Tunis is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Tunis in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tunis in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Tunisia

Check out the weather for other cities in Tunisia.

Monthly weather in Tunis

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tunis, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.