There are considerable differences between the climate in the north and south of Tunisia. The north's climate is typically Mediterranean, with hot dry summers and mild wet winters. In the south, the proximity to the Sahara increases the aridity of the landscape, and makes an unpleasant summer climatic combination of high humidity and high temperatures.
Rainfall is irregular and droughts are common.
The winds have a serious effect of both plant and human life. Spring and Autumn are the best times to visit Tunisia, although the summer is popular despite the severity of the heat. All contents copyright 1996, ArabNet. Reproduction prohibited without permission.