El Ghriba Synagogue كنيس الغريبة
El Ghriba Synagogue is a synagogue located in Djerba, Tunisia, within the Medenine Governorate. Built in Moorish architecture style, it is a listed monument of Tunisia associated with Judaism. It is one of the 9 most looked-up sights in Tunisia on English Wikipedia out of 18 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 32 °C to 33 °C and lows of 23 °C to 25 °C with minimal rain. January and December are the coolest months, with daily highs of 16 °C to 17 °C, lows of 10 °C to 12 °C, and rainfall up to 41 mm. The nearest airport is Djerba Zarzis International Airport in Mellita, located 10 km away. The capital, Tunis, is 338 km away. Visitors can also travel 7.8 km to see Borj El Kebir nearby.
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 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 35 | 30 | 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.
