Is Tunisia worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Tunisia is also the perfect opportunity to browse the medinas (the ones in Tunis, Kairouan and Sousse are UNESCO world heritage sites), visit museums such as the Bardo in Tunis, which boasts the largest collection of mosaics in the world, or set off on an excursion to one of the country's fantastic ...



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Temperatures reach 18°C along the Mediterranean coastline, and there's plenty of winter sunshine. Tunisia's perfect for a warm break at Christmas. Found on the northern tip of Africa with the Mediterranean lapping its pristine beaches, Tunisia enjoys a very mild year-round climate.

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If you're a sunseeker the best time to visit Tunisia is between June and September. The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 33 C and an average low of 21 C. The coolest month of the year is January with an average daily maximum of 16 C and an average low of 6 C.

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Tunisia weather remains warm and pleasant in winter with an average temperature of 18°C. Lows are around 11°C, so you'll need to pack a jacket to stay warm in the evening.

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It often cloudy at this time of the year, but according to the statistics, there is a 61% chance of perfect sunny days, so it is quite possible to come back home from winter holidays with a beautiful tan.

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The average rainfall during December in Tunisia's just 30mm. The Mediterranean may be too mild for swimming at 18°C, but the humidity's a comfortable 57%.

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The water around Tunisia is a bracing 15? during January and would be considered too cold for swimming. Those who are a bit more hardy or frequently swim in cooler open water might want to take a quick dip. A wetsuit would be advisable if you wish to spend longer than 5 minutes in the water.

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Tunisia is a pretty cheap country to visit. A less visited part of the North African coast, its tourism industry isn't quite as developed as Egypt or Morocco, which makes it an excellent place to go if you're somebody who likes to take the road less traveled.

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Average daily temperatures It can be quite cool at this time of year, so visitors are recommended to take warmer clothes especially for venturing out after dark. The average daily maximum is 17 C and the average daily minimum is 8 C.

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In December, the temperature ranges between 6°C and 20°C, ideal for visiting Marrakech without being too hot! During the day you can walk around the Medina in shirtsleeves, while at night a sweatshirt or light jacket will suffice.

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Temperatures are lower than summer and there could be some light showers, but the weather in Tunisia in December is brilliant compared to the UK and northern Europe. Temperatures reach 18°C along the Mediterranean coastline, and there's plenty of winter sunshine. Tunisia's perfect for a warm break at Christmas.

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The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution in Tunisia due to terrorism. Some areas have increased risk. Consult its website via the link below for updates to travel advisories and statements on safety, security, local laws, and special circumstances in this country.

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The best time to go to Tunisia is outside of summer in the spring (April/May) or autumn (Oct/early Nov). For sun worshippers, July and August are absolutely sweltering. September also sees the sun but beaches are less crowded.

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