December weather forecast
Tunisia

December in Tunisia marks the onset of the winter season, characterized by a further drop in temperatures and increased precipitation. Coastal cities like Tunis and Sousse experience average temperatures ranging from 12°C (53.6°F) to 17°C (62.6°F). Rainfall becomes even more pronounced, with totals averaging between 60mm (2.36") to 80mm (3.15"), making December one of the wettest months of the year.

In the southern desert regions, towns like Tataouine and Douz experience cooler temperatures, averaging between 10°C (50°F) and 20°C (68°F). Rainfall remains relatively low but is slightly more than the preceding months, with December typically witnessing around 15mm (0.59") to 20mm (0.79").

The northwestern mountainous regions, including Ain Draham, see temperatures drop further to range between 6°C (42.8°F) and 12°C (53.6°F). The likelihood of snowfall increases in these high-altitude areas, providing a stark contrast to the country's arid regions. Interior regions like Kairouan and Gafsa see temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 16°C (60.8°F).

Compared to November, December in Tunisia brings further cooling and an increase in rainfall across most of the country. This change solidifies the transition from autumn to winter. Looking forward to January, these conditions persist, with temperatures remaining low and precipitation frequent, particularly in the northern and coastal areas.

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• Tunis - December »
  The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Tunis is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
• Sfax - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Sfax is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight. In Sfax, Tunisia, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.
• Sousse - December »
  On the last day of December, in Sousse, Tunisia, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 17:14 CET. January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sousse, Tunisia.
• Bizerte - December »
  In Bizerte during December, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 101mm (3.98") of precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Bizerte with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
• Gabes - December »
  In Gabes the average seawater temperature in December is 18°C (64.4°F). With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Gabes, Tunisia.
• Ariana - December »
  In Ariana, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. In December, in Ariana the rain falls for 12.7 days.
• Gafsa - December »
  December is the most humid month in Gafsa with an average relative humidity of 68%. December is the coolest month in Gafsa, Tunisia, wrapping up the year with a chilly note.
• Ben Arous - December »
  With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ben Arous, Tunisia. The months with the lowest UV index in Ben Arous are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
• Monastir - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Monastir with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight. In Monastir, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.
• Tataouine - December »
  In Tataouine during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. December is a month of significantly cooler climate in Tataouine as temperatures continue their downward trend, plummeting to a low of 8°C (46.4°F).
• Beja - December »
  With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Beja, Tunisia. The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation.
• Hammamet - December »
  January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hammamet, Tunisia. The months with the lowest UV index in Hammamet, Tunisia, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.