March Weather in Tunisia - 2025

The Republic of Tunisia, located in North Africa covers around 163.610 km (102 Miles) of the Maghreb region and is home to the northernmost point of Africa. It also has the second and third points closest to Europe in Africa so it is a favorite location for many snowbirds. This stunning jewel of the north has both the Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains and its coastline touches the Mediterranean basin. In ancient times, what is now Tunisia was a major rival to the roman empire before they were finally conquered. The presence of the Romans resulted in heavy Roman architectural influences in most parts of the country. Tunisia was then conquered by the Ottomans and later, colonized by the French. These diverse influences have contributed to the rich culture and history of modern-day Tunisia where it is believed descendants of the demigod Hercules army settled after his death.

Tunisia sits on extremely fertile land and agricultural products form most of its exports. Beautiful mosaics and ceramics were also part of the items exported from the region in ancient times. The official language of Tunisia is Arabic however many nationals speak French, Berber and Tunisian Arabic. Tunisia is home to several UNESCO world heritage sites like medinas housing breathtaking mosaics, archaeological sites, and stunning desert views.

March weather in Tunisia

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in March in Tunisia, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if March is comfortable or humid

Generally, March in Tunisia will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 66°F / 19°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 46°F / 8°C.

Tunisia has rainy days in March. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches / 33 mm of rain during the whole month.

But remember that rain can be short and heavy for many tropical locations, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

March weather in Tunisia in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in March in Tunisia, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Tunisia in March

Generally, you can expect in March an average temperature of 66°F / 19°C during the day and an average of 46°F / 8°C during the night. In March, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 80°F / 27°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 35°F / 2°C.

When looking at the whole year, January and February are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 95°F / 35°C. When comparing March with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than February, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. And slightly less than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 71°F / 22°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 109°F / 43°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. When comparing March with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than February, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. And slightly less than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86°F / 30°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Tunisia each month:

- Can you expect rain in March in Tunisia?

Generally, you can expect about 8 rain days in March, with on average 1.3 inches / 33 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.1 inches / 2 mmmm. February and December are the wettest months, with an average rainfall of around 1.4 inches / 35 mm. When comparing March with the month before and after, this is almost equal to February, which sees around 1.4 inches / 35 mm of rain. And more than April, which sees around 1.1 inches / 27 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with around 1 day. March and December And are the months with the most rain days with an average of between 7 and 8 days When comparing March with the month before and after, this is almost equal to February, which sees an average of between 7 and 8 days of rain. And almost equal to April, which sees an average of between 7 and 8 days of rain

There is one thing that is important to know, in many tropical destinations rain can be short and heavy, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

- What will the water temperature be in Tunisia for March

You can expect in March, the water temperature for Tunisia to be between 60°F / 16°C and 55°F / 13°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with an average of between 80°F / 27°C and 82°F / 28°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 59°F / 15°C and 60°F / 16°C. When comparing the water temperature from March with the month before and after, March has a water temperature almost equal to February, with a water temperature of an average of between 59°F / 15°C and 60°F / 16°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from April, that is an average of between 62°F / 17°C and 64°F / 18°C.

- Can you expect in March a lot of sunny days in Tunisia

Generally, you can expect around 8 sunny days in March and around 17 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 19 and 20 sunny days. January is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 5 and 6 sunny days. When comparing March with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to February, with an average of between 5 and 6 sunny days. And almost equal to April, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Tunisia. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 11 cloudy days. July and August And are the months with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing March with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to February, with around 8 cloudy days. And almost equal to April, with an average of between 5 and 6 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in March in Tunisia?

Generally, March in Tunisia will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

We use the humidity and temperature in Tunisia to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). August has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty). When comparing March with the month before and after, this is slightly more than February, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). And almost equal to April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air)

What to do in Tunisia in March

• El Jem Amphitheatre: Surrounded by a modern town, this remnant of the Roman empire's presence in Tunisia is truly a sight to behold. It is one of the highlights of Tunisia's tourist attractions and it gives solid insight into what amphitheaters from old times were like.
• Carthage: This UNESCO heritage site is all that remains of one of the major military rivals of ancient Rome. Situated next to the sea, snowbirds can immerse themselves in North Africa's ancient past and stroll through the extensive ruins of this once formidable city.
• Sidi Bou Said: This quaint and delightfully picturesque village sits on top of a cliff with houses that have whitewashed walls and petite proportions. The Mediterranean provides a chic backdrop to this stunning village which snowbirds can enjoy as they stroll its streets and shop at local stalls.
• Kainouan: This ancient city is riddled with mosques, tombs, and madrassas. It is one of the top four major Muslim cities and its ethereal beauty continues to draw those who are from other faiths or irreligious to visit this feat of Arabic architecture.
• Bardo National Museum: Massive displays of stunning mosaic grace the interior of this museum which is among the top museums in North Africa. The most treasured and important mosaics in Africa can be seen within the walls of the Bardo and showcases how skilled and masterful artists of the Byzantine and Roman era were.

Is it humid in Tunisia in March?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Tunisia in March. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in March in Tunisia, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Tunisia during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of March, you can expect that Tunisia will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. August is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Is March a good time to go to Tunisia?

Trying to answer the question of whether March is a good time to go to Tunisia is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Tunisia in March, we can see that it will be on slightly less than what most people like, but still ok for most. In March, you can expect it to be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 66°F / 19°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will be around 46°F / 8°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 8 sunny days and 17 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches / 33 mm of rain during March. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that March in Tunisia is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Tunisia in March?

In Tunisia, it does not rain all day in March. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.3 inches / 33 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Tunisia, there are, on average 8 sunny days and 17 partly sunny days in March. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

And, as for many tropical locations, rain can be short and heavy. This applies particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

Is March the rainiest month in Tunisia?

March is the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Tunisia, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

March and December are the months with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 8 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 1 day.

March and December are the months with the most rain. These are not equal to the months with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 1.4 inches / 35 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. These are not the same months as the ones with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain.

Is March the most sunniest month in Tunisia?

March is not the month with the most sunny days, it is the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Tunisia, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 8 sunny days, and 17 partly suny days. January is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July and August are months with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July and August are the months with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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