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Sousse

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Sousse?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travel to Sousse is subject to a "avoid all travel to parts" alert. Visitors should limit movement to well‑secured tourist zones, keep a low profile, and be prepared to change plans if security deteriorates.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Risk of terrorism and armed attacks, especially in public places and beaches.
  • Potential for civil unrest and demonstrations that can turn violent.
  • Crime targeting tourists, including pickpocketing and robbery.

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Sousse month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sousse are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and March the wettest (about 52 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January17.68.2248.4
February18.78.9269.3
March20.510.55210.0
April22.512.53510.8
May26.615.92611.8
June31.620.1612.8
July35.423.1013.0
August34.423.31312.5
September31.121.54910.7
October26.817.6509.6
November22.213.0298.9
December18.59.9338.2

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What is being reported around Sousse

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People and places shaping Sousse

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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026
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Past and future events in Sousse

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2015 Sousse terrorist attack

    A lone gunman opened fire on tourists on a beach near the Riu Imperial Marhaba and Soviva hotels, killing 38 and wounding 39.

  2. World War II bombings of Sousse

    Sousse was bombarded 39 times between December 1942 and May 1943 during the Allied campaign in North Africa.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Sousse has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Mohamed Ghannouchi

    Wikidata records Sousse as this person's place of birth. Tunisian politician.

  • Aymen Abdennour

    Wikidata records Sousse as this person's place of birth. Tunisian association football player.

  • Hamadi Jebali

    Wikidata records Sousse as this person's place of birth. Tunisian politician and journalist.

  • Ons Jabeur

    professional tennis player

  • Salvius Julianus or Julian the Jurist

    a master jurist

Historical figures

  • Sleim Ammar

    Wikidata records Sousse as this historical figure's place of birth. Tunisian writer and psychiatrist.

Local business and employers

  • Tunisian Company of Automotive Industry

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sousse. Tunisian automobile company.

  • Zouari Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sousse. Tunisian company.

  • Marhaba

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sousse. Tunisian hotel chain.

  • Alternative Energy Systems

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sousse. Tunisian company.

  • Contraste Éditions

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Sousse. Publisher.

Newspapers and local media

  • KnOOz FM

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Sousse. Radio station in Tunisia.

Buildings and landmarks

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Interactive geography

See Sousse in context

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Sousse, in brief

Sousse is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Sousse took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Sousse

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Sousse

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Sousse

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Sousse

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Sousse

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08 · Questions

Questions about Sousse

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sousse

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Sousse located and what are its coordinates?

Sousse is situated in Tunisia at geographic coordinates 35.8254, 10.6370 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Sousse?

Sousse has a recorded population of approximately 221,715 and observes the Africa/Tunis time zone (TND).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Sousse?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Sousse include ar-TN, fr, and the circulating currency is TND.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sousse?

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