Archaeological site of Carthage
Tunisia UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Archaeological site of Carthage is a Carthaginian archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers an area of about 6 km2.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 29 °C and 30 °C. The wettest period is from November to January, when monthly rainfall reaches up to 88 mm. June and July are the driest months, with only about 1 to 3 mm of rain.
The site is 15 km from Tunis and 9 km from Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN). Visitors can combine a trip to Carthage with nearby sights such as the Baths of Antoninus, Carthage Palace, or the Acropolium of Carthage, which are all within 1 km. The Medina of Tunis is 15.7 km away.
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.
