January · Tunisia
Best time to visit Sousse in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sousse in January
Average temperature 13°C, 16 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Sousse scores 4.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 6 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.
January in Sousse — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Sousse — 6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sousse in January?
- In January, Sousse averages 13°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sousse?
- January earns a 4.0/10 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 January?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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