Kairouan
City in Tunisia
Kairouan is a city in Tunisia with a population of 186,653 recorded in 2014. Located 124 km from Tunis, the city draws visitors with sights such as the Great Mosque of Kairouan and Raqqada.
What to see
Visitors to Kairouan can explore historical and cultural points of interest. The city is home to the Great Mosque of Kairouan and Raqqada.
When to go
January and February have daily highs of 16 °C to 18 °C and lows of 6 °C, with rain on about 5 days per month. Temperatures rise through spring, reaching daily highs of 24 °C in April and 28 °C in May, with rain on 6 days. Summer months are hot, with daily highs of 33 °C in June, and 36 °C in July and August, accompanied by minimal rain. September and October see daily highs of 32 °C and 27 °C, and higher rainfall of 41 mm to 45 mm. November and December cool down to daily highs of 21 °C and 18 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport, located 53 km away. Tunis Carthage International Airport serves as a hub at a distance of 130 km.
Top sights in Kairouan
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 41 | 45 | 32 | 33 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kairouan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.