Acropolium of Carthage
Carthage, Tunisia
The Acropolium of Carthage is an event venue located in Carthage, Tunisia. Designed by architect Joseph Pougnet and dedicated to Louis IX of France, it opened in 1890. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August bring daily highs of 29 °C to 30 °C with minimal rain, while January and December see the highest rainfall at 82 mm to 88 mm alongside lows of 10 °C to 11 °C. Temperatures range from daily highs of 15 °C in January and February to 30 °C in August.
The nearest airport is Tunis Carthage International Airport, located 9 km away, and the sight is 14 km from Tunis. Nearby places to visit include Carthage at 0.1 km, the Archaeological site of Carthage at 0.8 km, the Baths of Antoninus at 1.0 km, Carthage Palace at 1.4 km, and Al-Zaytuna Mosque at 14.9 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is December, with about 88 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 82 | 57 | 46 | 42 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 52 | 58 | 67 | 88 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
