Climate guide for Sousse, Tunisia

Sousse in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Tunisia

Best time to visit Sousse in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Sousse in December

Average temperature 16°C, 47 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

December score

3.6/10

Ranked #12 of 12 months

Full year for Sousse
Avg temp
16°C
Rainfall
47 mm
Humidity
70%
Days with 6h+ sun
3
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

December in Sousse scores 3.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Sousse combines a Tunisian resort strip with a walled medina, a ribat and a sandy Mediterranean bay.

December in Sousse — the hardest end of the year

December averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? June scores 6.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Sousse in December?
In December, Sousse averages 16°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
Is December a good time to visit Sousse?
December earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Sousse in December?
Expect about 47 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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