Tunisia has been pulling off the tourist flow from Russia for many years, being a competitor to the slightly bored Turkey and Egypt. Different categories of travelers rush to this country of North Africa. History lovers can visit the ruins of Carthage, see firsthand the ancient amphitheater, the Capitol and many Byzantine churches. Connoisseurs of natural beauty can drive across Tunisia from north to south, enjoying the harsh landscapes of the desert and the green slopes of the wild Atlas Mountains.
Ecotourism lovers can visit atmospheric oriental bazaars, dye houses, hookahs. And those who carefully monitor their appearance will surely enjoy Tunisian thalassotherapy sessions. It is no secret that most tourists go to this country for the sea and beaches. And they do not disappoint travelers. But is it possible to go to Tunisia at the very beginning of summer? Will it allowswim and sunbathe there climate? Based on the 2018 reviews, we have prepared a report for you about the weather in Tunisia in June. The sea - the temperature and the state of the water element - will also be the focus of our attention.
A brief digression into geography
To understand what kind of climate situation awaits a traveler in June in Tunisia, you should at least briefly familiarize yourself with where it is located. In the west, the state borders on land with Algeria, but the eastern borders of the country are exclusively maritime. The coastline extended from north to south also led to the fact that the weather conditions in different resorts of Tunisia can be different from each other. Later we will return to this issue and make an in-depth analysis of weather conditions by region.
As for the Mediterranean Sea, which washes the shores of Tunisia, it is very deep, so it slowly heats up. But you can swim in it, according to the weather reviews in Tunisia in June. The sea can still keep the memory of winter storms, but they become short-lived (a day or two). The water element completely calms down by the end of the month. As for the climate of Tunisia as a whole, one should take into account the fact that it is the northernmost state on the African continent. The summer here is hot, but odd to the inferno that reigns, for example, in Egypt. A breeze blowing from the northwest softens the heat.
Reviews about Tunisia in early June: weather, sea and temperature indicators
Tourists unanimously claim that the first month of summer in this country is still consideredoff-season. The weather in early June is different from that which comes from the 15th, when the beach season opens. At the same time, school holidays begin in Tunisia. So the beaches of this North African state begin to overflow at the end of June, and at the beginning of the month a tourist can count on a fairly comfortable and relaxed holiday.
In addition, before the opening of the season, prices for tours to Tunisia are lower. Although tour desks and entertainment venues are already working to their fullest. The sea is still often stormy, its temperature reaches + 19-20 degrees in the north and + 21-23 degrees. on South. But the air is already warming up to comfortable + 28 gr. Many tourists say that they were even forced to leave the beach closer to noon, because the sun was very hot. But there is no sticky July heat yet, which makes long excursions possible.
Tunisia at the end of June: weather, sea and precipitation reviews
If at the beginning of the month 3 rainy days are still possible in Hammamet, three - in Sousse and two - on the island of Djerba, then in the second half of their probability is close to zero. The clear sky will accompany you throughout your vacation - tourists assure. But the heat will be felt stronger. And here it is not only our luminary that is to blame, which is the summer solstice on June 21. In the second half of June, the winds completely subside, bringing coolness from the northern expanses of the sea.
But, on the other hand, this weather brings calm. A calm sea warms up faster. And those who came in the second decade of June can enjoy longswims (or prolonged floundering) in the water. The sea temperature depends on the region, but even on the northern coast it is not less than + 21 degrees. However, in the midday hours, the heat becomes depressing. Few beachgoers can withstand staying at sea for a whole day. Most spend the period from 11:30 to 16:00 in air-conditioned rooms. But you can walk late. Nights in Tunisia in the second half of June become very warm.
North coast. Tabarka and Bizerte
In the resorts of northern Tunisia in June, the weather and sea in the reviews are characterized as normal for those who do not like the heat and are not afraid of invigorating water. In Tabarka and Bizerte, a few cloudy and even rainy days can still happen. But this is only in the first half of the month. The closer to July, the higher the thermometer rises. Storms are quite frequent guests on the north coast in winter. By June, they subside, but unrest by 3-5 points is still possible.
Tourists claim that the main difference between northern and southern resorts are very cool nights. It is worth taking a warm sweater or jacket with you on vacation, as the thermometer drops to + 16 degrees. But during the day, the temperature steadily jumps at noon to + 28 degrees. The maximum heat recorded for all the years of observations was 43 degrees. But the sea off the coast of Iabarca and Bizerte is cool. Throughout June, its temperature is 21-22 gr. After storms, the sea can become colder by 1-2 degrees due to the rise of the bottom layers of water to the surface.
Northeast coast. Tunis city and Hammamet resort
The capital of the state has a more continental climate, so it is surprisingly hot there already in early June. Reviews about the weather and the sea in Tunisia (city) are quite contradictory. Many tourists claim that the thermometer here reaches + 30 degrees during the day in the shade. But for the whole month, only 10 millimeters of rain falls here, while in Hammamet there can be three or four rainy days in June.
This seaside resort enjoys refreshing winds, so early in the month daytime temperatures average +22 degrees and just +25 at noon. In the second half of June, summer fully comes into its own. The thermometer column jumps up to +28, 7 degrees during the day, and at night it does not fall below + 18 degrees. The sea temperature throughout the month keeps around the mark of + 22 gr.
Eastern Tunisia. Enfidha, Sousse, Monastir
This coast is protected by the continental part from the cool westerly winds blowing from the Atlantic. Therefore, the climatic picture in the eastern part of the country is completely different than in the north. Even in the morning and evening, the thermometer does not fall below + 26-27 gr. And at noon there is a thirty-degree heat, so many vacationers leave the beach. If you believe the weather reviews in Tunisia in June, the sea off the coast of Sousse, Enfida and Monastir warms up to + 22 degrees at the beginning of the month and up to + 24 by its end. The chance of precipitation tends to zero.
But in the first decade of June it is still possibleone or two cloudy days. The heat here is felt stronger, because there is no refreshing wind. Nevertheless, tourists consider June to be a good time for excursions. This month is also suitable for beach lovers. After all, the sea off the eastern coast of the country is mostly calm.
Southeast Tunisia. Mahdia, Shebba, Sfax
The resorts are located in the north of the Gulf of Gabes. In terms of air temperature, the climate in this part of the country differs little from that which we described in Monastir and Enfid. But tourists in reviews of the sea in Tunisia in June claim that swimming on the southeast coast will not cause any discomfort. Even at the beginning of the month, the water here is + 23.8 degrees. And by the end of June it warms up to + 26 С.
The advantage of holidays in Mahdia, Shebba and Sfax is also the fact that you can walk for a long time in the evenings. Night air temperatures range from + 18 C at the beginning of June to +24 C at the end. Extreme heat is possible in the last decade of the month. 2018 was an extreme year in this respect. Then, on the southeast coast of Tunisia, the heat reached 41 degrees in the shade. If you plan to make excursions, it is better to come to the resorts of this region in the first half of the month.
South coast of the mainland. Gabes, Zarzis
This region will be good for those who want to thoroughly calcine their bones on snow-white beaches. Zarzis, the extreme southern resort of Tunisia on the border with Libya, especially meets these aspirations for a sultry summer. This resort positions itself as a place for a quiet familyrecreation. But in June, especially at the end of the month, temperatures are not quite suitable for young children from the Nordic countries. Parents need to be prepared for the fact that the child will adapt to the heat for a long time. Continental climate means daytime heat without the slightest breeze.
The thermometer at noon confidently passes the mark above + 30 degrees. And in the evening, the temperatures are quite high. You can sleep with the window open at night. Tourists assure that the temperature does not fall below +24 C. But the sea in the south of Tunisia is especially pleasing to vacationers. In reviews of the weather in June in this part of the country, tourists assure that the water surface is absolutely calm, and the temperature does not fall below + 23 degrees. By the end of the month, the sea warms up to + 25 degrees.
Djerba Island
The Medun resort is very popular among Russians. It is located on the eastern tip of the island of Djerba (Tunisia). Reviews about the weather and the sea in June in this region are the most enthusiastic. Despite the fact that the island is located in the south of the country, the heat that prevails in the continental resorts (in Gabes and Zarzis) is felt less. After all, Djerba is surrounded on all sides by the cool Mediterranean Sea, which softens the heat. Therefore, the average daily temperature in June on the island is only + 27 degrees.
Djerba is characterized by a rapid increase in these figures throughout the month. So, in early June, summer has not yet fully come into its own. During the day in the first days of the month, only + 22 gr. But in the last decade of June, the heat canreach +33 in the shade. But even then, the heat will be felt less because of the fresh sea breeze. The water temperature cannot but rejoice: + 23 at the beginning of the month and + 26.5 gr. in the end. Tourists claim that excitement is still possible, but a storm of 3-4 points does not scare anyone.
Vacation in Tunisia in the first month of summer
Let's summarize. What is it - a holiday in Tunisia in June? There is a lot of conflicting information in the reviews. Some people enjoyed the trip, while others were disappointed. But the concept of a comfortable stay is different for everyone. The idea of "hot" - "cold" is also subjective. It is possible, summing up all the above, to say the following.
If you are set for a rich excursion program, then you should go to the north of the country in June. There are temperatures that allow you to walk in the open air for a long time. But in the north of the country, one should not forget about sunscreen, Panama and dark glasses. But southern Tunisia is more attractive for those who plan to spend their entire vacation on the beaches.
