Best Time to Visit Kairouan, Kairouan, Tunisia
Kairouan is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Kairouan for sunny, dry weather is March–August and October–November — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–August and January–February; the wetter half falls in March and September–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.7°C / 53.1°F in January to 29.2°C / 84.6°F in August, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (July) to 42 mm / 1.7 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kairouan, Kairouan, Tunisia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kairouan's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 14.4°C57.9°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 17.1°C62.8°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 21.4°C70.5°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 25.9°C78.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 28.8°C83.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.2°C84.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 21.2°C70.2°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16.1°C61°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kairouan?
The best time to visit Kairouan for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 29.2°C / 84.6°F, and the driest is July with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kairouan's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kairouan?
The rainy season at Kairouan, Kairouan runs through March and September–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 26 mm / 1 in. The wettest single month is September (42 mm / 1.7 in).
What is the driest month in Kairouan?
The driest month in Kairouan is July, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 28.8°C / 83.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kairouan?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kairouan — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 42 mm / 1.7 in in September, and the coldest month averages 11.7°C / 53.1°F.
Is Kairouan climate different from Tunisia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kairouan figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Tunisia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kairouan specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.