Monastir
City in Tunisia
Monastir is a city in Tunisia with a population of 93,306 in 2014. It lies 128 km from the capital city of Tunis. Visitors come to see local sights including the Ribat of Monastir and the Bourguiba mausoleum.
What to see
Travelers exploring Monastir can visit the historic Ribat of Monastir and the Bourguiba mausoleum.
When to go
Monastir experiences warm summers and mild winters. July is the warmest month with daily highs of 31 °C and lows of 22 °C, while August reaches a high of 32 °C and a low of 23 °C with 9 mm of rain. January and February are cooler, with daily highs of 16 °C and lows of 9 °C. Rainfall varies throughout the year, with October receiving the highest rainfall at 55 mm across about 7 days, and July experiencing nearly no rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, located 7 km from the city. Another option is Tunis Carthage International Airport, situated 131 km away.
Top sights in Monastir
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is October, with about 55 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 48 | 55 | 43 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Monastir (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.