Kairouan Governorate

Region · 🇹🇳 Tunisia

Population 570,559

Area 6,533 km²

Time zone Africa/Tunis

Official website www.getyourguide.co.uk/kairouan-governorate-l2212/

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Kairouan Essentials

Founded in 670 AD, Kairouan is one of Islam's holiest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection highlights the Great Mosque of Uqba, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, and the 9th-century Aghlabid Basins, an ancient hydraulic feat. The list explores the intricate tilework of the Zaouia of Sidi Sahabi, the sacred Barrouta Well, and the National Museum of Islamic Art at Raqqada. These sites showcase Kairouan's legacy as a historic center of religious scholarship and North African architectural innovation.

Kairouan Governorate — Map

Kairouan Governorate — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April

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Typical weather in January

Good

17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 2°–23°
6° at night
7 rainy days
16 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Good

18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 2°–25°
6° at night
6 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 4°–29°
8° at night
7 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–32°
11° at night
7 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Good

30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 11°–37°
15° at night
6 rainy days
21 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor

35° (feels like 34°) · extremes 15°–43°
19° at night
4 rainy days
24 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

39° (feels like 38°) · extremes 19°–45°
23° at night
2 rainy days
29 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

38° · extremes 20°–44°
23° at night
5 rainy days
27 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

33° · extremes 16°–40°
20° at night
10 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great

28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 12°–35°
16° at night
8 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great

22° (feels like 19°) · extremes 6°–28°
11° at night
6 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good

18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 3°–23°
7° at night
7 rainy days
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Tunisian Dinar TND د.ت · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 193
Electricity: Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Arabic
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +216

Tours & Activities

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