The weather in Tunisia in April: spring settles in, with around 22 to 23 °C (72 to 73 °F) in the afternoon on the coast, 12 °C (54 °F) at night in Tunis and 27 °C (81 °F) in the desert at Tozeur. Verdict: ✅ a very good month for sightseeing, medinas, ancient sites and the desert; ⚠️ a little early for swimming, as the sea is still cool. To compare with the other months, see our page on the best time to visit Tunisia.
April is a transition month: the winter rains ease in the north, the countryside is still green and the heat is bearable everywhere, including the Saharan south, which becomes very hot from June. It is one of the best periods for a tour combining Tunis, the Sahel and the oases.
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Tunisia in April: key facts
- Temperatures: 22 °C (72 °F) in Tunis, 23 °C (73 °F) in Djerba, 27 °C (81 °F) in Tozeur in the afternoon (INM normals)
- Rain: 38 mm (1.5 in) in Tunis, 22 mm (0.9 in) in Monastir, 12 to 13 mm (0.5 to 0.5 in) in Djerba and Tozeur
- Swimming: possible for the hardy; the beach season mainly starts in June
- Crowds: moderate, higher over peak holiday periods
- Ramadan: in 2027 it falls in February-March, before April (lunar dates, to be checked)
Weather in April: city by city
| City | Max | Min | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis (north) | 22.3 °C (72 °F) | 12.1 °C (54 °F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Monastir (Sahel) | 21.8 °C (71 °F) | — | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Djerba (south-east) | 23.1 °C (74 °F) | — | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Tozeur (desert) | 27.4 °C (81 °F) | — | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
Rain falls in a few episodes, mostly in the north. Djerba and the south stay very dry. The gap between day and night is marked: in the desert, evenings are cool, and in Tunis it is about 12 °C (54 °F) in the early morning. The wind can be strong in spring on the coast.
Things to do in Tunisia in April
- Ancient sites: Carthage, Dougga, El Jem or Kairouan can be visited in good conditions, without the summer heat.
- Medinas and Sidi Bou Said: pleasant strolls at any time of day.
- The desert: the last good window of the season for Tozeur, Nefta, Douz and the Chott el Djerid, before the high heat. The UK FCDO (GOV.UK, updated 24 July 2026) advises against travel to some border and military zones in western and southern Tunisia: check the current advice before any desert excursion.
- Hiking on Cap Bon: the countryside is still green.
- Djerba: walks, Houmt Souk and villages, in dry weather; swimming is still cool.
- A thalassotherapy stay: a suitable option when the sea is not yet warm.
Can you swim in Tunisia in April?
It is possible for the bravest, but the sea is still cool: our best-time page puts the start of the beach season in June, and May only at the end of the month for the hardy. If swimming is your priority, choose June or September. In April, pick a hotel with a heated pool, especially in Djerba or Hammamet.
Crowds, prices and holidays in April
Outside school holidays, April is a quiet month with good value. Easter and spring holiday periods push up demand, especially for flights and for beach hotels in Djerba and Hammamet: book 2 to 4 months ahead if you travel on those dates. In 2027, Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr fall before April according to the projected lunar calendar (the UK FCDO says Ramadan next starts in February 2027, GOV.UK); check the exact dates each year, as restaurant and site opening hours change during the fast.
What to pack for April
- Light clothes for the day and a sweater or jacket for the evenings.
- Warm clothes if you sleep in the desert: nights there are cool.
- A windbreaker and a light rain jacket for the north.
- Sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf against wind and sand in the south.
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees for mosques and traditional districts.
Itinerary idea: 8 to 10 days in April
April lets you combine the north, the Sahel and the desert without suffering from the heat. Example itinerary, to adapt to your dates and after checking the current government travel advice:
- Days 1 to 3: Tunis, the medina, the Bardo Museum, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said; a day at Dougga if possible.
- Days 4 and 5: Kairouan and the El Jem amphitheatre, then a night in the Sahel (Sousse, Monastir or Mahdia).
- Days 6 to 8: the south-west by air or on the main roads: Tozeur, Nefta, the Chott el Djerid and Douz, with a night in the desert, well wrapped up.
- Days 9 and 10: rest in Djerba, the driest coastal area, before the return flight.
- Beach variation: in April, prefer a hotel with a heated pool; the real beach season starts in June.
If April does not suit you
May is one of the best months of the year: 26 to 27 °C (79 to 81 °F) on the coast and very little rain, with swimming possible at the end of the month. March is cooler but still ideal for the desert. For Djerba alone, see the best time to visit Djerba.
Other destinations in April: Morocco, with a comparable climate, the Canary Islands for more stable weather, or Egypt in April, which is hotter. More ideas in our guide where to go in April. To plan your stay, read our Tunisia travel guide, which also covers entry requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Tunisia in April?
Mild and spring-like: around 22 °C (72 °F) in the afternoon and 12 °C (54 °F) at night in Tunis, 23 °C (73 °F) in Djerba and 27 °C (81 °F) in Tozeur, according to the INM normals. Rain falls markedly less, especially in the south.
Is it hot in Djerba in April?
It is mild: about 23 °C (73 °F) in the afternoon, with only 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain on average over the month (INM 1981-2010 normals). Evenings stay cool and the sea is not yet warm.
Can you swim in Tunisia in April?
The sea is still cool in April. The beach season mainly starts in June; in April, choose a heated pool or wait until late May.
Is April a good month for the Tunisian desert?
Yes, it is one of the last good periods before summer: about 27 °C (81 °F) in the afternoon in Tozeur. Nights are cool. Check the current government travel advice for desert excursions.
Is Tunisia busy in April?
Crowds are moderate, with a peak over Easter and spring holiday periods. Outside those weeks, sites and medinas are fairly quiet.
Our sources
- Tunisian National Institute of Meteorology (INM): 1991-2020 normals for Tunis-Carthage, Monastir and Tozeur; 1981-2010 for Djerba (data published on our page on the best time to visit Tunisia)
- UK FCDO, foreign travel advice for Tunisia (GOV.UK, updated 24 July 2026; Ramadan dates and areas advised against), read 26 October 2026
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.
