Raqqada رقادة
Raqqada is an archaeological site in the Kairouan Governorate of Tunisia. It is the 13th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 36 °C. The driest period is between June and August, when there are only about 1 to 4 rainy days per month. Rainfall increases in the autumn, with October seeing about 44 mm of rain. The coolest months are January and February, when daily lows are around 6 °C.
To reach Raqqada, you can fly into Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport, which is 63 km away, or Tunis Carthage International Airport, located 140 km from the site. Raqqada is 134 km from the capital, Tunis. While visiting, you can also see the Great Mosque of Kairouan, which is 10.4 km away.
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 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 43 | 44 | 31 | 32 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
