Carthage 𐤒𐤓𐤕𐤇𐤃𐤔𐤕
Carthage is an ancient city, city-state and emporium in Tunisia. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, originating from the 9th century BC. Visitors can explore its historical significance as an Exarchate of Africa.
Planning a visit
July and August are warm with daily highs of 29 °C to 30 °C and minimal rain of 3 mm to 7 mm. January and December are cooler with daily highs of 15 °C to 16 °C and higher rainfall of 82 mm to 88 mm over about 8 to 9 days.
The nearest airport is Tunis Carthage International Airport, located 9 km away. Carthage is 14 km from Tunis. Nearby sights include the Archaeological site of Carthage at 0.9 km, the Medina of Tunis at 14.9 km, and the Bardo National Museum at 17.5 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.
