Sousse, Tunisia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Lively port with a medina and a long sandy beach. Best for: families, budget travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Sousse are March, May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool in April and from December to February.
Sousse month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.6 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 19°C | 0/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.9 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 19°C | 10/30 |
| March | Good | 7.2 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 22°C | 3/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.9 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 22°C | 4/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.6 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 30°C | 8/30 |
| October | Good | 5.6 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 27°C | 4/30 |
| November | Good | 4.7 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 23°C | 4/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.3 h | 3.3 | 16 min | 18°C | 4/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Sousse
Lively port with a medina and a long sandy beach. Hot dry summers and warm sea until October. Many package hotels offer all-inclusive stays. Bargaining is normal in markets.
In Sousse afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 33°C in July. The wettest month is February (about 10 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.7 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
For its architecture and a popular beach resort (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Sousse
When is the best time to visit Sousse for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Sousse are March, May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Sousse?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 33°C in July. The wettest month is February, with about 10 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Sousse?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool in April and from December to February.