Question 1

When is the best time to visit Zaghouan?

Accepted Answer

Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-October): green nature, fresh mountain air and the Roman temple in soft light. An hour from Tunis.

Question 2

Is Zaghouan cooler than Tunis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: at the foot of Djebel Zaghouan (1295 m), the town is a cool retreat in summer, with 30-32°C by day but noticeably milder nights than the city.

Question 3

What is the weather like in Zaghouan in winter? Does it snow?

Accepted Answer

Cool and damp: around 13°C by day and 4°C at night. The summit of Djebel Zaghouan is sometimes snow-capped during cold spells.

Question 4

Does it rain a lot in Zaghouan?

Accepted Answer

Fairly: around 500 mm per year, from October to April. This rain once fed the spring that, via the Roman aqueduct, supplied Carthage over 132 km.

Question 5

Is Zaghouan a good nature escape from Tunis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: an hour's drive away, it's an ideal day out in the green, with hiking on the Djebel, fresh air and the Temple of the Waters, especially in spring.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Sun
Jan	15.5°	6.9°	26 mm	7 d	255 h
Feb	16.9°	7.2°	40 mm	7 d	256 h
Mar	18.8°	8.7°	58 mm	9 d	303 h
Apr	22.2°	11°	38 mm	7 d	327 h
May	26.9°	14.4°	38 mm	6 d	364 h
Jun	32.8°	18.9°	15 mm	3 d	379 h
Jul	36.9°	21.9°	1 mm	0 d	405 h
Aug	35.6°	22°	15 mm	3 d	389 h
Sep	31°	19.9°	39 mm	6 d	322 h
Oct	26.2°	16.2°	45 mm	7 d	293 h
Nov	20.8°	11.8°	33 mm	8 d	262 h
Dec	16.9°	8.6°	39 mm	7 d	250 h

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