Tunisia Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Ettadhamen, and Kairouan
This month in numbers
Tunisia experienced its 9th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 28.52°C, a significant +3°C anomaly compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This follows a trend of elevated temperatures, as the April–June 2026 period also ranked as the 9th warmest on record, with an anomaly of +2.3°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C, highlighting a widespread warming trend.
What changed
The past three months (April–June 2026) in Tunisia have been notably warmer, with an average temperature of 23.7°C, placing it as the 9th warmest such period in 86 years of records. This regional warming aligns with a broader global pattern, as global land temperatures for the same period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Tunisia's June anomaly of +3.02°C places it 33rd globally for the latest month's temperature anomaly, amidst a striking concentration of European and North African countries experiencing significant warmth.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Tunisia is largely influenced by the ongoing weak El Niño conditions, with the NOAA ONI 3-month anomaly for April–June 2026 at +0.98°C. El Niño typically brings warmer and drier conditions to the Mediterranean region during summer, amplifying heatwave and wildfire risks. Indeed, Tunisia has faced a significant number of fires, with 396 recorded since May 2026, damaging approximately 190 hectares of crops and forests. This comes after a period of prolonged drought, which the Tunisian government officially recognized as a natural calamity in several governorates in May 2026, with climate projections indicating a potential decline in rainfall by up to 25% in central and southern regions by 2100. The effect in populated areas may also contribute to locally higher temperatures.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Tunisia
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Tunisia – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Tunisia
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BSh · AridTunisia has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±9.7°C) and a wet/dry cycle (18× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Jan (-18 mm, -47%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Tunisia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Tunisia changing?
Tunisia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Tunisia come from?
Climate data for Tunisia comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Tunisia climate data cover?
The Tunisia climate profile covers Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Ettadhamen and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Tunisia
How often is the Tunisia climate update refreshed?
The Tunisia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.