Ribat of Monastir
The Ribat of Monastir is a listed monument of Tunisia. It is one of the 18 most looked-up sights in the country on this website.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 31 °C and 32 °C. The driest period is during the summer, particularly in July when there is about 1 mm of rain. September and October are the wettest months, with rainfall reaching up to 55 mm.
Visitors can reach the site via Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, which is 7 km away. The monument is 128 km from the capital, Tunis. The nearest major hub is Tunis Carthage International Airport, located 131 km from the site. Entry costs 8 DT. The Bourguiba mausoleum is located 0.4 km from the ribat and can be combined with a visit here.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
