Holidays in Tunisia in May 2021 - prices, sea, weather

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Tunisia in May - Yes or No? What can darken the mood of an unprepared beach goer?

The biggest misconception is to judge the weather in Tunisia based on its geographic location. Africa is different, and if Egypt "roasts" in the spring, then Tunisia, close to it, can stoke it. To decide if this is a worthwhile undertaking - to go in May - we will analyze all the points: from temperatures to tourist reviews.

By the way, prices for holidays in Tunisia in May 2021 start from 17,000-20,000 rubles per person. The most interesting offers can be found on:

• Travelata
• Level.Travel
• Onlinetours

Aggregators monitor the databases of trusted tour operators and issue the most profitable tours for the desired dates. Able to catch and "burning" Tunisia in May!

Beach vacation at the sea in Tunisia

Why do people love Tunisia?

• Cool beaches - fine sandy, soft and white
• Azure clear sea with a smooth sunset
• Pleasant climate - due to the lack of moisture, heat is transferred much easier
• Excellent spas and thalasso centers
• The civilization of Tunisians (there is no excessive stickiness), a deep historical component and French-Arabic flavor

The country is certainly made for a beach holiday, and also inexpensive. But the overall picture according to the reviews looms controversial - there is a decent proportion of those who return from vacation disappointed. The reason for this is banal ignorance about the resort or high expectations.

Firstly, a full season lasts from mid-June to October... Before and after these numbers, stable weather is not guaranteed, and the seemingly warm sea can get colder in a day.

SecondlyDespite the presence of luxury 5 * hotels and the widespread all inclusive program, the level of service in Tunisia is still lower than in Turkey, and the hotel base is not so rich. And for a positive experience, it is better to book seats from 4 stars.

Thirdly, do not exclude a healthy dose of Arab indifference and, therefore, do not succumb to discouragement from garbage and fetid odors outside hotels in large cities.

Consider these three main points, and a vacation in Tunisia will not go into the folder "never again". 🙂

Weather in May in the resorts of Tunisia

May is a non-seasonal month. Off-season for locals, and for tourists - beauty: in spring everything is in bloom, delicious strawberries and fruits ripen, the air temperature is over + 20 ° C, and you can sunbathe on the shore. But this is today, and tomorrow there is a storm in the afternoon, and the cloudy sky hangs for several days.

In general, Tunisia in May is good, first of all, for excursions. It is worth going to a beach vacation either as close as possible to June and to Djerba, or in mid-May for 10-14 days, in order to surely have time to sunbathe.

Air temperature in Tunisia in May

Tunisia is unstable in early May. Sunny days are "diluted" by the cold wind from the sea, short-term rain. A windbreaker or jacket (mostly for the evening) will not be superfluous.

On average, the air temperature in Tunisia in May is about + 23 ° C ... + 26 ° C - walking / lying on the beach is comfortable. It's even hot on clear days, so be sure to bring sunscreen to avoid burns. The paradox is that at the end of the month - when the season is confidently open in Turkey - the weather in Tunisia is "walking". Therefore, many people stay on the island of Djerba, where it is a couple of degrees warmer.

Daytime temperatures in popular resorts:

• Djerba + 26 ° C
• Hammamet + 24 ° C
• Monastir + 24 ° C
• Sousse + 25 ° C

Sea temperature in Tunisia in May

The sea in Tunisia in May has not yet warmed up enough, but it is clean and transparent (until a thunderstorm breaks out). It's hard not to succumb to the baking sun, but in contrast, the water is so exciting! Is it possible to swim in May? People swim on clear days.

Sea temperature + 18 ° C ... + 21 ° C (late spring). Feels like it's somewhere on the level of "perhaps better in the pool", but everything is individual.

• Djerba + 20 ° C
• Hammamet + 19 ° C
• Monastir + 19 ° C
• Sousse + 19 ° C

Prices for tours to Tunisia in May

Early booking for Tunisia in May 2021 opens in January. Until mid-March, prices for tours are more or less held, and then they grow up.

Tours to Tunisia in May are in demand, if only because this is a good option to get out on holidays for an acceptable amount. You don't need a visa, you can catch a burning one.

The cheapest tickets are sold to the city of Sousse ≈45,000 rubles for 2 people (7 days, breakfasts). The resorts of Hammamet, Mahdia, Djerba will cost several thousand more.

• Tour for two to Tunisia in May 2021 all inclusive costs from 50,000 rubles during the week

The most popular tour operators offering tours to Tunisia are Biblio Globus, Pegas Turistik and Sanmar.

To find out what prices tour operators have set for tours from your city (and if they exist at all), to see hotels and read reviews about them, we use tour aggregators:

• Travelata
• Level.Travel
• Onlinetours

Their task is simple - to collect offers from all leading tour operators. And no, they work without extra charge, the cost is exactly the same as that of the tour operator. In fact, these are large online travel agencies, only the search and the choice is yours. But this is also more interesting :)

The best hotels in Tunisia according to tourists' reviews

Hotel Marhaba beach
We have highlighted several hotels with excellent reviews and high ratings. They are chosen by both independent tourists (we recommend looking at RoomGuru) and vacationers on a tour.

5 * Jaz Tour Khalef, Sousse

The hotel's "strengths" are varied and tasty food, location on the first line (which is not always typical for Sousse) and a clean beach with a gentle slope into the water. Two swimming pools with slides, one with sea water, but not heated. Children's animation is on a level, and for adults there is a spa. The hotel is actively changing its orientation towards Russian tourists, the staff is learning the language. Minus - slightly worn rooms.

5 * Royal Garden Palace, Djerba

Tourists note the very friendly staff who speak Russian well, although the main audience is foreigners, a decent buffet, a large territory and a reasonable cost of tours, especially in the off-season. The hotel has a thalassotherapy spa, indoor heated pool, fitness room. Of the minuses - weak animation (childish, one might say, no), there is an influx of algae into the sea (the problem of all Djerba), someone is dissatisfied with the "long" road to the beach - about 300 meters.

4 * Iberostar Averroes, Hammamet

The well-known hotel chain does not fail in Tunisia. Conveniently located in the Hammamet area - Yasmine - next to the shopping center and amusement parks. The hotel itself - one of the best... Various activities for both children and adults (there is also archery), they feed cool and often arrange days of national cuisines. The beach is very well maintained and the sea is clear. A small minus - they speak poorly Russian, more significant - "tired" furniture in the rooms (which is observed in many hotels in the country).

4 * Phenicia, Hammamet

The hotel received an excellent rating - 4.7 out of 5. Vacationers like the incendiary animation, the large and beautiful area, the choice of food and alcohol, and suitable conditions for families with children. The staff promptly solves all arising problems and is reasonably explained in Russian. Cons - a delay in cleaning and changing towels, but one call to the reception is corrected.

Attractions in Tunisia: What to do in May?

Since the weather in Tunisia in May can disrupt plans to relax near the sea, it is possible to consider backup activities.

What to watch?

• 2-day excursion to the Sahara - the first item of the list is mandatory. May weather is ideal for a multi-kilometer bus trip under the sun through ancient ruins, oases and dunes. Price per person - $ 100-120, but the price does not include camel riding, zoo
• Sightseeing trip - the capital of Tunisia-Museum-Carthage-town of Sidi Bou Said.About the excursion itself, the reviews are ambiguous, it is recommended to visit each location separately and independently. But if anything, here's:

• For children - amusement park Carthage Land in Hammamet. Comprehensive pass (attractions + water park) - 32 Tunisian dinars per person for the whole day
• must-see on Djerba - crocodile farm... Entrance - 20 dinars for an adult and 15 for a child
• Local spa - almost every decent hotel has its own thalassotherapy center, where you can order a set of procedures.

Despite the not so large flow of tourists, groups of popular attractions are recruited. Less popular ones, for example, at Cape Bon, can be canceled.

Where is the best place to relax in Tunisia in May?

Camel excursions in the Sahara

The main resorts in Tunisia are located compactly - along one coastline. Temperature readings are almost identical, and therefore the choice of area is made based on general characteristics. The most southern resort - the island of Djerba - where it is warmer in May by 1-2 degrees, can be distinguished.

Where is the best place to relax in Tunisia?

• Sousse - big and party-like, what the youth prefers. Tourists notice that the hotels in the center have a dirty sea, and all the beaches are across the road. On weekends, there is an influx of locals. The Port el-Kantaoui area is quieter and more "status", and the sea situation here is many times better.

• Hammamet - an area famous for the cleanest water and good beaches. Particularly noteworthy is the Yasmine-Hammamet zone, where everything is brought to perfection. Suitable for families with children, there is also entertainment: Carthage Land amusement park, promenade for walks, port with yachts.
  Tours to Hammamet ->
• Djerba - a real paradise for a lazy beach holiday. Regularity, luxurious hotels, the absence of any "fun" and the romance of the island - newlyweds, married couples with children under 2-3 years old (there is absolutely nothing to keep the children busy), pensioners stay here.
  Tours to Djerba ->
• Monastir - a city near the airport. The hotels are located in a special tourist zone and far enough (20 minutes by taxi to the center). There is nowhere to leave the hotel territory on foot. The sea is shallow and the beaches are mediocre. The vouchers are one of the cheapest.
  Tours to Monastir ->
• Mahdia - an expensive area with wide beaches, and many recognize them as the best. We prefer parents with children, but here it is much more boring than in Hammamet.
  Tours to Mahdia ->
• Tabarka - a little-known resort in the north, close to Algeria. You can get there on your own, tours are not organized. In Tunisia, this is the only place where diving is possible - the sea with corals and fish.

Reviews of the trip to Tunisia in May

Reviews about Tunisia in May - 50/50. The heated debate revolves around the question of the weather - those who did not get the warmth are skeptical of the “lucky ones” splashing in the sea at the beginning of the month. It all boils down to the fact that you don't have to go year after year, and you have to go - you won't be lucky, so you can rest on the all inclusive and go for excursions. 🙂

• "Regulars" of the country claim that the water in Tunisia in May opens the season from the 25th
• not without comparisons with Turkey and Egypt. Yes, it is colder here, less quality service, and the sea is not entertaining Red, but simply turquoise. But Tunisians are nicer than Egyptians and do not vparivayut
• what to do in Tunisia in May? It is advised to try thalassotherapy, and in theory it can be ordered at any hotel without being a guest, but the impressions afterwards are not very positive, the level has slipped
• in May, be sure to try Tunisian strawberries, they are three fingers in size, and taste like a dream berry

Airfare to Tunisia

Plane tickets to Tunisia are quite expensive, almost at the price of a ticket per person. In May 2021, the flight from Moscow costs from 16,000 rubles round trip for one; from St. Petersburg - from 20,000.

Of course, you may not be impressed by Tunisia in May. Therefore, we will throw in more options for recreation: Turkey (warmer) Cyprus (as in Turkey, you can swim) Italy (prettier, but also more expensive) UAE (heat, sand, east)

Tunisia Resorts Map