Sea temperature and swimming season in Tunisia
When the sea is warm enough to swim in 15 coastal cities in Tunisia.
| City | Warmest | Coldest | Swimming season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis | 27.2°C Aug | 15.3°C Feb | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Sfax | 29.2°C Aug | 15.2°C Feb | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Sousse | 27.9°C Aug | 15.6°C Feb | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Bizerte | 26.9°C Aug | 15.4°C Mar | Jun – Nov (6 months) |
| Gabès | 29.8°C Aug | 14.5°C Jan | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Hammamet | 27.7°C Aug | 15.5°C Mar | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Monastir | 27.8°C Aug | 15.6°C Mar | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Houmt Souk | 29.1°C Aug | 15.6°C Feb | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Zarzis | 29.2°C Aug | 15.8°C Feb | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Kélibia | 27.0°C Aug | 15.3°C Mar | Jun – Nov (6 months) |
| Mahdia | 28.0°C Aug | 15.6°C Mar | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Tabarka | 27.0°C Aug | 15.6°C Mar | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Galaat el Andeless | 27.1°C Aug | 15.3°C Mar | Jun – Nov (6 months) |
| Skhira | 29.7°C Aug | 14.8°C Feb | May – Nov (7 months) |
| Enfidha | 27.8°C Aug | 15.6°C Mar | May – Nov (7 months) |
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