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Weather: Partly Cloudy Skies, Thunderstorms, and Heat Up to 42°C

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tunisia is expected to experience partly cloudy skies with chances of thunderstorms in some western regions on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
  • Temperatures will rise, reaching highs between 39°C and 42°C in most of the country, with a possibility of sirocco winds.
  • The sea will remain calm to slightly agitated along the coast.

Tunisia is bracing for a mixed weather forecast on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with partly cloudy skies dominating most regions. However, the afternoon could bring denser cloud cover, particularly over the western central and southern areas, where thunderstorm cells accompanied by rain are anticipated.

The wind is expected to blow from the east, starting as light to moderate before strengthening as the storm clouds gather. Along the coastline, the sea conditions will remain calm to slightly agitated, offering little respite from the developing weather.

Temperatures are set to rise across the country, marking a relative increase. Coastal areas and highlands will see maximum temperatures ranging between 34°C and 38°C. Inland, the mercury is predicted to climb higher, with highs oscillating between 39°C and 42°C in the rest of the country. Locally, the sirocco wind, known as 'chhili,' may also make an appearance, adding to the heat.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.