What is the current water temperature in Sousse?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Sousse?

As of now, in Sousse, the water temperature is 18.57°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Sousse

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sousse. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

65.4

°F

May 7, 18:51

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.5°F

Tomorrow:

65.5°F

Sunrise:

05:19

Sunset:

19:10

Day Length:

13 h. 51 min.

Sousse in May

Minimum:

60.7°F

Average:

62.2°F

Maximum:

64.4°F

Sea water temperature in Sousse today

As of now, in Sousse, the water temperature is 65.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 68.6°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 63.6°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 66.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 65.5°F, while the maximum might reach 66.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Sousse

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 23	63.7°F	62.6°F	62.3°F
Apr 24	63.5°F	63.2°F	62.7°F
Apr 25	62.9°F	63.6°F	62.9°F
Apr 26	63.6°F	63.9°F	63.0°F
Apr 27	63.6°F	64.6°F	63.2°F
Apr 28	63.3°F	65.1°F	63.4°F
Apr 29	64.2°F	65.5°F	63.7°F
Apr 30	64.0°F	64.8°F	63.8°F
May 1	63.7°F	64.6°F	64.0°F
May 2	64.8°F	65.0°F	64.2°F
May 3	64.3°F	64.5°F	64.3°F
May 4	64.7°F	64.6°F	64.6°F
May 5	65.3°F	65.5°F	64.7°F
May 6	65.5°F	65.9°F	65.0°F
May 7	65.4°F	65.0°F	65.1°F
May 8	65.5°F	64.9°F	65.2°F
May 9	65.7°F	65.0°F	65.4°F
May 10	66.1°F	65.8°F	65.8°F
May 11	66.3°F	66.4°F	66.0°F
May 12	66.6°F	66.2°F	66.3°F
May 13	66.7°F	66.3°F	66.4°F
May 14	66.8°F	66.4°F	66.5°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Sousse by month

In Sousse, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 140 swimming days.

The warmest water in Sousse was recorded on August 15, 2022, reaching a 85.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 10, 2015, dipping to 56.6°F. The average readings by season are 61.6°F in Winter, 62.5°F in Spring, 77.9°F in Summer, and 75.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Port el Kantaoui	65.3°F	5mi
Skanes	65.8°F	9mi
Monastir	65.8°F	11mi
Mahdia	65.7°F	33mi
La Goulette	65.3°F	71mi
Tunis	65.1°F	73mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Sousse