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Season in Tunisia: when is the best time to relax. When is the holiday season in Tunisia? The best months for vacation Tunisia djerba when is the best time to go

When choosing a country for a vacation, we always evaluate its climatic capabilities. Tunisia, unfortunately, cannot provide year-round beach service. But you can relax in Tunisia all year round, it all depends on your desires.

If we schematically consider when it is better to relax in Tunisia, then the scheme will look like this.

Prices for everything depend mainly on the influx of tourists in the summer months. At this time, it is comfortable to rest here, but expensive. The spring-autumn period contributes to the decline in tourist flows. Prices are falling along with them. In winter, it is best to heal and breathe the sea air, as well as enjoy the silence and economy.

Hotel - beach

Let's start with the traditional version. , suitable for swimming, starts in Tunisia in May . In the more southern areas of the coast and on the islands and Kerkenna, you can swim from the beginning of the month, and the northern regions of Bizerte and Tabarka will warm up with the sun only towards the end.

Even the hot weather on the coast will not insure you from the cold sea. This is a feature of the Mediterranean region. Even in mid-June, you can encounter cool currents. Therefore, if you are planning a vacation with children, choose July-September. These months already guarantee an absolutely comfortable sea temperature.

If you like not just lying on the beach, but you are interested in other activities - boarding, diving, windsurfing, then you can do this in the earlier months. The sea temperature in Tunisia rarely drops below +13-15 degrees Celsius. Therefore, everything here will depend on your preferences and the capabilities of the body. Of course, a long stay in the water when diving, especially on great depths, will be more comfortable warm time. Therefore, diving centers here are not as common as in Egypt and they work mainly in the summer months.

Beach - excursions

If you choose this option, then months can be called the optimal time for this:

  • May,
  • September-November.

The sea is warm enough in almost all regions of the country and you can enjoy a beach holiday and swimming. Most of the hotels are already operating in full force. At the same time, the air temperature is not so hot and does not create any problems when traveling along the coast and especially inland.

Summer months will be too hot . At this time, it is better to refrain from traveling to desert areas with children, the elderly and those suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

Even May and autumn in Tunisia can be very "hot". If you are going on a tour, then choose either group option with a bus, or rent a car. They have air conditioning, which will make it easier to endure the heat. Clothing should be light, but cover the body as much as possible.

Look at the locals. Men are dressed in long shirts of light colors, their heads are wrapped with meters of fabric. You rarely see women on the street, but they "closed" from head to toe. It is customary to attribute this to Muslim laws. But also weather also influenced this style of clothing of local ladies.

Hotel – excursions

In this option, we will consider when it is better to go to Tunisia for impressions. The best way to get around the country March, April, November and December . Difficulties may arise with the rental of seaside hotels - they are mostly closed. Therefore, it is better to choose small city hotels, private houses and apartments.

The coast pleases with sunbathing, warm days, which become an outlet for northerners. Rain is not uncommon, but frequent change weather allows you to enjoy the beautiful seaside scenery and the absence of people. An ideal time for artists and philosophers.

The best time to visit the desert is in March. The rainy season has gone north and the warm air "kicks out" outside a huge number of flowers. Everything blooms - fruit trees, plants, shrubs. The inhabitants collect them and make fragrant liquids from them, which they then sell.

Beautiful nature in spring and warm autumn weather will become perfect companion for everyone who wants to see Tunisia real, not a souvenir postcard.

low season

The most unpopular month in Tunisia are January and February. If the beginning of January can still boast of an influx of tourists after new year holidays February is a sad month. Low gray skies, stormy seas, cold gusts northern winds- all this turns the coast into an uncomfortable place to relax.

The depth also does not please with comfort. Showers, possible night frosts, landslides in the mountains. If you still decide to visit the country at this time, be prepared for unpleasant surprises.

The most comfortable place in Tunisia in February - These are coastal coffee shops and thalassotherapy centers. Here you are provided with close attention of the staff. There are practically no tourists at this time and prices for everything fall by 2-3 times compared to "high" period. However, there are lovers of rest in such a period.

Have a nice holiday in Tunisia!

When to go on vacation to Tunisia, so as not to burn out under the burning African sun, not to freeze and not to catch jellyfish? Find out about the best time to travel in 2019 with our overview of seasons and weather by month. Water and air temperature, weather conditions, tips and reviews from tourists.

The climate of Tunisia is subtropical Mediterranean: hot and dry in summer, warm and rainy in winter, and the temperature indicators of the resorts of the south and north differ by no more than 1-2 degrees.

January

Water and air temperature. In January, it is warm and rainy in Tunisia: during the day + 15 ° С, at night + 8 ° С, the water in the sea is + 15 ° С.

Weather. The weather often changes - sometimes rain, sometimes wind. There is nothing to dream about relaxing by the sea, but you can ride through historical sights.

Do you want to sunbathe in winter? In many countries, this is the beach season. Choose a convenient direction: , .

February

Water and air temperature. In February, the first trees timidly bloom, fresh grass turns green: during the day + 18 ° С, at night + 9 ° С, the sea + 15 ° С.

Weather. Overcast weather sometimes gives way to the sun, the rains are still pouring, but not as often as in January.

Reviews of tourists. In February, it is better to go on vacation to Tunisia for those who care about health. Thalassotherapy is possible at any time of the year! True, the hotels are filled with European pensioners who have come for wellness treatments.

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March

Water and air temperature. At the beginning of spring, +20°С during the day, +11°С at night, +15°С at sea.

Weather. March is the flowering period in Tunisia: during the day the sun warms pleasantly, but at night it is still quite cool.

Reviews of tourists. At this time, it is good to go on excursions and spend time in thalassotherapy centers.

April

Water and air temperature. April in Tunisia strikes with a riot of colors: during the day + 23 ° С, at night + 12 ° С, the sea + 16 ° С.

Reviews of tourists. It is still too early for swimming, and tourists are happy to visit the excavation sites, receive treatment in thalassotherapy centers and sunbathe. At the end of the month, the first lovers of short swims appear.

May

Water and air temperature. The weather in May is changeable: +25°С during daylight hours, +16°С at night, +16°С at sea.

Weather. During the day, the sun bakes well, but after sunset, I want to put on something warm. A few daredevils open the beach season.

Reviews of tourists. If you do not like the heat, it is better to relax in Tunisia in May. At the end of the month, you can already talk about a beach holiday, however, it is better to choose the resorts of southern Tunisia, where the water is warmer.

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June

Water and air temperature.great time for: day +27°С, night +20°С, sea +20°С.

Weather. In the first half of the month the sea is cool for swimming. Starting from the second half of June, you can safely swim.

Reviews of tourists. It is best to relax in Tunisia in June: it is still not very hot, it is pleasantly cool in the evening, there are few tourists. Hotels are gradually filling up with vacationers.

July

Water and air temperature. In the middle of summer, heat comes to Tunisia: during the day + 31 ° С, at night + 21 ° С, the sea + 23 ° С.

Weather. Hot sand caresses the skin, juicy fruits delight the eye, the sea is getting warmer every day.

Reviews of tourists. Most tourists go to rest in Tunisia in July - many believe that this best time. The weather is perfect, the sea is warm. In July, everything thunders - nightclubs and discos work.

August

Water and air temperature. In August, the weather in Tunisia is dry and hot: during the day + 35 ° С, at night + 23 ° С, the sea + 28 ° С.

Weather. During the day it gets so hot that not everyone can stand it, but the nights are mild and warm. Elderly people and vacationers with children should refrain from traveling during this period.

Reviews of tourists. August is a controversial month for holidays. On the one hand, the sea warms up to the temperature of fresh milk, and on the other hand, warm water attracts hundreds of jellyfish to the shores of Tunisia, which makes swimming uncomfortable.

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September

Water and air temperature. Autumn in Tunisia is mild and warm: +31°С during the day, +22°С at night, +26°С at sea.

Weather. This is one of best periods for a holiday in Tunisia for everyone - the water is warm, there are no jellyfish, only sometimes in the afternoon a breeze comes up and the sea is slightly worried.

October

Water and air temperature. No more in October extreme heat: day +29°С, night +18°С, sea +26°С.

Weather. A good time for trips around Tunisia and a beach holiday. Good weather. The sea is still warm enough for swimming, but the air is not so hot anymore.

The tourist season in Tunisia lasts all year round! And not only because the climate in Tunisia is favorable for year-round recreation, but also because in different seasons relax in Tunisia go to different categories of tourists with different goals.

WHEN TO GO TO TUNISIA IF YOU NEED A BEACH HOLIDAY?

The beach season in Tunisia starts on May 15 and lasts until mid-October. This is if it's official. But the first tourists, longing for sun and sea breeze, to the Tunisian coast mediterranean sea arrive already at the end of March - most often they are Spaniards and Germans. In April, the sunbeds at the hotel pools are already gradually filling up, but the beaches of Tunisia are still empty.

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Spring and late fall ideal for sightseeing holiday- the weather in Tunisia is comfortable, the temperature does not rise above +23C. While in the middle of summer the air temperature in Tunisia can rise to +42! True, this happens infrequently. However, already in June, the air temperature in the resorts of Tunisia can reach + 33-35C - that's when the real bathing season in Tunisia. And it was by this time that the first charters to Tunisia departed from Minsk.

Tunisia in July and August is a hot place to relax, when it’s worth it for those who want to relax in Tunisia closer to the sea, the beach and the sun, and away from the sights - it’s very difficult to endure the hellish heat on a trip. This is especially true of a two-day excursion to the Sahara. In July and August in Tunisia it is better to choose northern resorts- Hammamet as the most popular, Tabarka and Bizerte as less popular, but as the northernmost and most comfortable in terms of temperature in summer.

September in Tunisia is already more loyal - the temperature during the day is set at + 26C, short rains are possible. September and October is the velvet season in Tunisia, when you can perfectly combine beach and sightseeing holidays.

WHEN TO GO TO TUNISIA FOR WELLNESS AND SPA HOLIDAYS?

Thalassotherapy in Tunisia - treatment with seafood - has been elevated to the rank of high art. Of course, having come to rest in Tunisia in the summer, you can combine the beach, excursions and a visit to the thalasso center. But the best time to take a thalassotherapy course in Tunisia is winter, early spring and late autumn. Seasonality does not affect the quality of services provided, but significantly affects their cost. During this period, you can sign up for the Thalasso Center at any time convenient for you, and the price of procedures is low season many times lower. By the way, french tourists, for example, they do just that - they fly to Tunisia for the sake of thalassotherapy centers precisely in the low season.

So, when to go to Tunisia? The holiday season is determined by everyone. If you can’t stand the heat, then for you the beach season in Tunisia begins in mid-May and lasts until July, then it resumes from early September and lasts until mid-October. This time is also ideal for those who want to relax with children in Tunisia, as well as lovers of excursion tourism.

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From mid-May, the air and the sea are already comfortable for swimming along the entire coast. The end of May is a favorable time for families with children, when there are still no high temperatures during the day.

Note: the streets of many cities are paved with stones, so for excursion trips and walks need comfortable shoes.

In spring, you can taste fragrant strawberries, almonds, mulberries, medlars of the new crop.

Tunisia in summer

Refreshing sea ​​breeze helps to comfortably endure the daily heat that is growing every day, when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees. The gentle sea, sandy beaches, warm evenings, an abundance of entertainment and festivals await vacationers at any resort.

Important to know: in individual years in August, the current brings jellyfish to the shores of Tunisia, which creates inconvenience when swimming.

Summer counters are full of apricots, peaches, melons, watermelons. In August, eyes run wide from the abundance of grapes of various varieties.

Tunisia in autumn

September is still quite summer month with dry hot days and gentle sea at all resorts. October is the velvet season, the African "Indian summer", when the sun softens its ardor. A great time for those who don't like or can't stand high temperatures, and for families with children. In November, the air and the sea gradually cool down, more cloudy and cloudy days, rains and winds run up.

In the Sahara in autumn there is no longer a burning heat, and trips along the sand dunes will not tire you, just like excursions to historical cities in the central part of the country.

Note: to travel through the desert, you must have a wide-brimmed hat, Sunglasses and cream.

How to get there

What to eat

In resort restaurants and cafes you can always find popular dishes of European cuisine, mainly French and Italian. Certainly, National dishes are also on the menu and must be tasted. The names of Tunisian dishes are found in the cuisines of other Arab countries, but in this country they are prepared in their own way.

The peculiarity of Tunisian dishes is that they are prepared on olive oil using vegetables and aromatic spices.

For meat dishes use lamb, beef, chicken, pork (especially for tourists). Lots of seafood and fish dishes, mostly tuna.

Popular national dishes:

  • couscous: cooked in a special makful steamer, where meat or fish with vegetables and nuts are stewed in the lower part, and a side dish of cereals is steamed in the upper, resembling a colander;
  • shakshuka: scrambled eggs cooked with tomato sauce, bell pepper, onions and spices;
  • merguez: sausage in a natural casing with minced beef and lamb with spices, grilled or fried in a pan;
  • makrud - puff diamond-shaped semolina cookies with chopped fruits and almonds, cooked in honey syrup;
  • shamia: sesame halva.

Coffee is the most common drink, and it is prepared different ways. Unusual taste and aroma of coffee, in which rose, jasmine or orange water is added. No less popular is green mint tea, the preparation of which is a multi-stage ritual.

Attractions

Different eras, peoples, cultures have left their mark on the land of Tunisia, causing admiration, surprise, reverence.

The most important architectural monuments must-see countries:

Carthage

Ruin ancient city, by which you can imagine the beauty of the destroyed structures, is the main attraction of Tunisia.

Amphitheater in El Jem

The third largest surviving in the world, designed for 60 thousand spectators, is the only amphitheater that was not destroyed by time or conquerors: it was simply not completed in the third century.

Dougga

From the once prosperous ancient city founded by the Romans, the ruins of the amphitheater, the capitol, temples, baths, and amazing floor mosaics have come down to us.

Sidi bou said

A snow-white city-museum, tinted with blue doors, shutters, gratings and other decor.

This is interesting: in the city it is forbidden to build and paint houses in a different color scheme.

Bardo Museum

Located in the suburbs of the capital and has priceless exhibits found during excavations in

Tunisia is one of the most popular Mediterranean countries among tourists. Here is magnificent beach holiday combined with the world's best thalassotherapy and spa, and the scenery great desert and the ruins of ancient cities are fraught with a lot of interesting things for inquisitive travelers.

The north of the country is located in the subtropics, the south - in tropical zone, with a third of the country occupied by desert. The climate in different areas is different from each other. The change of seasons is distinct. Before planning a trip to this country, you need to figure out which season in Tunisia is best for relaxing on the beaches, and which for sightseeing or health tours.

Climate of Tunisia

Three in Tunisia climatic zones. The weather in the north of the country is dictated by the Mediterranean Sea. The climate in the coastal regions is typical Mediterranean, characterized by mild rainy winters and hot summer. The closer to the south, the greater the influence of the Sahara desert, and the interior of Tunisia has a semi-arid climate with little rainfall. The south has a desert climate with extreme rare rains and sudden changes in temperature.

Beach season in the resorts of Tunisia

Tunisia is primarily known as seaside resort where the beach season lasts from May to mid-October.

  • Holidays in May and early June are more suitable for those who do not tolerate the heat and prefer the pool to sea bathing: the water in the sea is still cool, its temperature is not higher than +17°C. But already from April you can safely sunbathe - during the day it is warm enough, about + 25 ° C.
  • The sea warms up by mid-June. At this time officially begins high season, which ends in mid-September. At the beginning of the season sea ​​water already +24°C, air - up to +30°C.
  • July and especially August is the peak beach season. At this time, there is practically no rain, and the water in the Mediterranean Sea reaches a maximum of + 26-27 ° C. But even at this temperature, it seems cool and brings relief from the heat of the day, because the thermometer mostly shows more than + 30 ° C, and in August the thermometer readings often exceed + 40 ° C.
  • In September, the weather in the Mediterranean resorts of Tunisia becomes very comfortable: the sweltering heat subsides, and the sea remains just as warm.
  • The period from mid-September to October is called velvet season thanks to warm calm weather. This is a great time for those who do not like the heat and crowd on the beaches. Although the water begins to cool and gradually drops to +20°C, the gentle autumn sun allows you to take air baths and sunbathe without fear of getting sunburn. The average daily temperature in October is +27°C. The onset of autumn is felt on cool nights, sometimes there are cloudy days, but such periods are not long-term.

The velvet season is preferred by those who love a varied holiday, because this time of the year is considered the best for aquatic species sports and sightseeing trips throughout the country. On the island of Djerba, located in the south of the country, the holiday season is longer - the temperature here is about 3-5 degrees higher, and you can swim in November.

Low season in Tunisia

Winter in Tunisia is warm and mild. On sunny days, the weather is conducive to long walks in the fresh air, nature pleases with a variety of flowers and greenery. But during these months you need to be prepared for rainy days with piercing winds and cold nights.

  • The weather starts to change in November. Although it is still warm during the day - about + 21-22 ° C, strong winds blow, it rains. The sea is restless and cold, no more than +18°C.
  • December and January are the coolest months of the year. It often rains heavily, accompanied by strong winds, the temperature drops to +15°C during the day, and about +5-7°C at night.
  • In February, there are sharp changes in the weather, cloudy days are not uncommon. But little by little, winter begins to give up its positions, the air becomes warmer and warms up to 18-20°C. It's still too early to sunbathe and swim in the sea, but it's time for thalassotherapy courses and spa treatments.
  • In March-April, the approach is already felt holiday season. spring weather pleases with abundance sunny days, and by the end of April it is already warm - up to + 24-25 ° C.
  • The low season is ideal for budget travelers who want to tour Tunisia or relax in the spa. At this time, hotels and thalassotherapy centers lower their prices as much as possible.

Spring and autumn, when strong winds blow and the water is not too cold, are good for kiters and windsurfers.

The best time for sightseeing trips in Tunisia

It is best to get acquainted with the country in the off-season - in May or October. At this time, you can stroll through the sights without fear of getting sunstroke and the weather is warm enough to spend a couple of days on the beach after a busy trip. September is perhaps the best month for tourists who want to combine a full-fledged beach holiday with a visit to natural and historical monuments. For travel around central regions the autumn and spring months can be recommended, as it is cool and windy here in winter, and too hot in summer. Winter is suitable for visiting the southern oases.