Port El Kantaoui is a purpose-built marina resort about 10 km north of Sousse, known for its golf courses, yachts and long hotel beaches. Because it sits on the same stretch of coast as Sousse, the weather is nearly identical: hot, dry summers, a warm sea from June to October and mild, fairly sunny winters. This page gives approximate month-by-month figures for Port El Kantaoui for planning a beach or golf holiday.
Port El Kantaoui Weather by Month
Approximate monthly averages for Port El Kantaoui, compiled from long-term climate averages published by Weather2Travel (rounded to whole degrees and millimetres) and cross-checked against Tunisia’s national meteorological institute, the Institut National de la Météorologie. Individual years vary, so treat every figure as approximately typical rather than guaranteed. Sunshine is average hours per day; click a month for our full country guide.
| Month | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Rainfall | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 7°C | 16°C | 7 | 36 mm | 6 h |
| February | 18°C | 8°C | 15°C | 7 | 33 mm | 6 h |
| March | 19°C | 10°C | 15°C | 7 | 34 mm | 7 h |
| April | 22°C | 12°C | 16°C | 6 | 30 mm | 8 h |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 18°C | 5 | 17 mm | 9 h |
| June | 30°C | 19°C | 22°C | 3 | 8 mm | 11 h |
| July | 33°C | 22°C | 25°C | 1 | 4 mm | 12 h |
| August | 33°C | 22°C | 26°C | 2 | 10 mm | 11 h |
| September | 30°C | 21°C | 26°C | 4 | 35 mm | 9 h |
| October | 26°C | 17°C | 24°C | 6 | 55 mm | 7 h |
| November | 21°C | 12°C | 21°C | 6 | 38 mm | 6 h |
| December | 18°C | 9°C | 18°C | 7 | 46 mm | 6 h |
In short: July is the warmest month (about 33°C by day), January the coolest (about 16°C by day and 7°C at night at the coldest), October the wettest (about 55 mm) and July the driest (about 4 mm). The sea is warmest in August at approximately 26°C.
Climate in the resort
July and August highs are around 33°C with lows of 22°C and about 11-12 hours of sunshine a day, and rain is almost absent. January is the coolest month, with highs of about 16°C and lows of 7-8°C. The resort is flat and open to the sea, so afternoon breezes are common. Compared with Sousse town, the seafront hotels have more air movement and less stored heat from buildings, which many guests notice on hot nights.
Sea temperature and beach season
The sea is approximately 15-16°C from January to April, 18°C in May and 22°C in June. It reaches 25°C in July and 26°C in August and September, with about 24°C in October. The main beach season is therefore late May or June to mid-October. Hotel pools often offer a better option outside that window. Our Port El Kantaoui guide covers the beaches, marina and golf.
Golf and walking weather
The best months for golf and walking are March to May and October to November, when highs are 19-26°C and midday sun is bearable. Winter golf is possible but rain falls on about 7 days a month between December and March, with October the wettest month at roughly 55 mm. July and August are best for early tee times only, as the afternoon heat is intense. Rain, when it comes, is usually short and heavy rather than prolonged.
Best Time to Visit Port El Kantaoui by Trip Type
- Beach holiday: June, September and early October: warm sea and less crowding than peak August.
- Golf and walking: March to May and October to November for comfortable temperatures.
- Cheapest trips: November to March: mild but cool, with the sea too cold for most swimmers.
- Avoid if you dislike heat: Mid-July to mid-August, when highs reach 33°C.
For the full picture across the country, see our best time to visit Tunisia guide.
What to Pack for Port El Kantaoui
Summer: light clothing, hat, strong sun cream and flip-flops. Spring and autumn: a light jacket for evenings by the marina. Winter: a fleece and a waterproof jacket.
Compare Port El Kantaoui With Nearby Places
For the neighbouring town, see Sousse weather, which is the same to within a degree. Monastir weather is also very similar, and Hammamet weather is wetter in winter.
Plan Your Stay in Port El Kantaoui
Once you have picked your dates, read the Port El Kantaoui destination guide for neighbourhoods, sights and practical details, browse the best hotels in Sousse and Port El Kantaoui for where to sleep, and see things to do in Port El Kantaoui for activities. Related reading: Sousse, things to do in Sousse, Monastir vs Sousse. Cooler months suit a guided tour from Port El Kantaoui and Sousse to the medina and El Jem.