January · Tunisia
Best time to visit Tunis in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tunis in January
Average temperature 12°C, 47 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Tunis scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tunis layers a medina, a French colonial grid and the ruins of Carthage on its doorstep.
January in Tunis: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tunis in January?
- In January, Tunis averages 12°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tunis?
- January earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tunis in January?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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