Tunis
Capital of Tunisia
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, with a population of about 600,000. Visitors come to explore the UNESCO-listed Medina of Tunis and the Bardo National Museum.
What to see
The city is defined by the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Bardo National Museum. Other notable locations include the Al-Zaytuna Mosque, the Cathedral of Saint Vincent de Paul, and the historic sites of Bab el Bhar, Tourbet el Bey, and Uthina.
When to go
The climate features mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. In January, temperatures range from a high of 15 °C to a low of 9 °C, with rain on about 10 days. Spring offers moderate weather; in May, highs reach 24 °C and lows 15 °C. Summer is hot, with July temperatures peaking at 31 °C and lows of 21 °C, with very little rain.
Getting there
Tunis is served by Tunis Carthage International Airport. The airport is located 7 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Tunis
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is December, with about 79 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 53 | 44 | 41 | 25 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 52 | 52 | 59 | 79 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tunis (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Bab el Bhar
- Cathedral of Saint Vincent de Paul
- Tourbet el Bey
- Uthina