Kerkouane كركوان
Tunisia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kerkouane is an archaeological site located in the Nabeul Governorate of Tunisia. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis and is one of the 18 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when temperatures average between 22 °C and 26 °C and rainfall is minimal, with only about 1 to 5 rainy days per month. The site is 83 km from the capital, Tunis, and the nearest airport is Tunis Carthage International Airport, which is 78 km away.
Visitors can combine this site with other parts of the Punic Town of Kerkuane and its Necropolis.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 94 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 86 | 63 | 53 | 37 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 80 | 78 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
