Port El Kantaoui

What's the weather like in Port El Kantaoui in May?

With incredible sandy beaches, a smart harbour area and some of the finest hotels in Tunisia, Port El Kantaoui’s stunning climate will make your trip to this Mediterranean hotspot even more amazing. The hot summer climate kicks in this month as the Port El Kantaoui weather in May sees temperatures reach 25°C.

Geographical influences

Found on the pretty north-east coast of Tunisia overlooking the Gulf of Hammamet, Port El Kantaoui boasts a warm climate all-year around. Its coastal location means it escapes the heat of Tunisia’s inland deserts and the 40°C and higher temperatures of cities to the south, like Sfax. The breeze from the Mediterranean is always welcome on hot days in May.

Averages

The weather in Port El Kantaoui in May has an average high temperature of 25°C during the day. The average low’s just 17°C, but most days are several degrees warmer than this. You’ll catch a lot of sunshine this month in Port El Kantaoui and nearby Sousse, with about ten hours each day; as the sun doesn’t set until nearly 7.30pm in May. The water’s not quite as warm as June and July, at around 18°C, but it’s still warm enough for paddling and water sports. May’s quite a dry month in Tunisia. The resort gets an average of just 21mm of rain across only five rain-affected days. The wind speed’s calm at 11mph but the UV and heat levels creep up and care should be taken when you’re sunbathing. The humidity will be about 60%.