Borj El Kebir
Borj El Kebir is a fort and a listed monument of Tunisia. It is the 18th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The summer months of June, July, and August are the warmest, with daily highs between 29 °C and 32 °C and very little rain. June has a high of 29 °C, while July and August reach 32 °C. For cooler temperatures, visit in the winter months, such as January or February, when daily highs are between 16 °C and 17 °C. December is the wettest month, with about 41 mm of rain and about 4 rainy days, while October also sees about 36 mm of rain across about 5 rainy days.
The fort is 330 km from Tunis. Djerba Zarzis International Airport is 8 km away. A visit to the fort can be combined with a trip to the El Ghriba Synagogue, which is 7.8 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 36 | 31 | 41 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
