Amphitheatre of El Jem قصر الجم
El Jem, Tunisia UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Amphitheatre of El Jem is a Roman amphitheatre located in El Djem, Tunisia. Completed in 238, this structure is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a listed monument of the country. It is the second most looked-up sight in Tunisia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Mild temperatures occur in spring from March to May and in autumn during October and November, with daily highs ranging from 20 °C to 27 °C. Summer months from June to August are hot, with daily highs reaching 34 °C. Rain is minimal throughout the year, typically occurring on 1 to 7 days per month.
The site is located 174 km from Tunis. The nearest airport is Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, 52 km away, while Djerba Zarzis International Airport is 158 km away. The entrance fee is DT12. Opening hours are 07:30 to 17:30 from September 16 to April 30, and 07:30 to 18:30 from May 1 to September 15. During the month of Ramadan, the site is open from 08:00 to 17:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is October, with about 50 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 37 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 46 | 50 | 36 | 35 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
