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Carthage Climate by Month

The temperature in Carthage can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Carthage can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 10°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Carthage typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 498 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 65 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 1.8 mm over a single rainy day.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Carthage. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Tunis, Tunisia (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Tunis, Tunisia (14 KM, 8 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Carthage in Tunisia

During the months of April, May, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Carthage have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Carthage?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carthage?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carthage?
    December tops the wettest month list with 65 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carthage?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Carthage?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 357 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Carthage

    Thu   Nov 21
    23°C | 16°C
    W 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    23°C | 14°C
    W 32 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    19°C | 13°C
    NW 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain