Dougga دقة
Tunisia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Dougga is a Carthaginian archaeological site located in Béja Governorate, Tunisia. It is designated as a World Heritage Site and covers an area of 0.7 km2. It ranks sixth by English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 34 °C and lows of 18 °C to 19 °C. January and December are the coolest months, with daily highs of 12 °C to 14 °C and lows of 4 °C to 5 °C. January has the most rain, with 85 mm on about 12 days, while July has the least rain, with 7 mm on about 1 day.
The nearest airport is Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport in Tabarka, situated 69 km away, while Tunis Carthage International Airport is 102 km away. Dougga lies 95 km from the capital, Tunis. The site is open from September 16 to March 31 between 08:30 and 17:30, and from April 1 to September 15 between 08:00 and 19:00. Admission is 5.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is January, with about 85 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 85 | 62 | 65 | 52 | 36 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 45 | 50 | 57 | 73 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
