October weather forecast
Sousse, Tunisia

October in Sousse moves further into autumn with cooler days and a discernible drop in temperature, from 16.3°C (61.3°F) to 25.6°C (78.1°F). Surprisingly, rainfall makes a comeback after hot, dry months, with 44mm (1.73") spread over 6 days. Tourists find this transitional weather spellbinding as the city shuffles between remnants of summer warmth and fresh autumn chill.

Temperature

Sousse in October experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a hot 30.2°C (86.4°F) in September to a warm 25.6°C (78.1°F). Sousse's October nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Rainfall

In Sousse, during October, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sousse, there are 59 rainfall days, and 354mm (13.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature in Sousse is 23.7°C (74.7°F).
Note: Taking into account a person's sensitivity to the cold, given sunshine, wind, and air temperature, swimming in 23.7°C (74.7°F) might be pleasant. (FYI: The water temperature set for the Olympic swimming event is between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In Sousse, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:23 CET.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note! Reflective surfaces like sand and water heighten the UV radiation levels.