When to go · Carthage

Carthage in December

Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Tunisia: Douz Sahara festival (late Dec — check); cold desert nights.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Tunisia overall
Prices: Low; Tunisia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodTunisia month rating

Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Tunisia: Douz Sahara festival (late Dec — check); cold desert nights.

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

CarthageHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 9 days
North coast and Tunis, Tunisia · Tunis, Carthage, Bizerte, Tabarkarainy
Mediterranean: mild wet winters, hot dry summers; the sea is warm Jul–Oct.

Tunisia overall: Douz Sahara festival (late Dec — check); cold desert nights.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Carthage, side by side.

First month

Second month

December: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Tunisia: Douz Sahara festival (late Dec — check); cold desert nights.

March: Inside Carthage's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.

Carthage: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.