AI-generatedCarthage at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,760 h
- Rain a year
- 406 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 43 m
Climate in Carthage
Carthage has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, Carthage is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:2517:44
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:09–07:00 · evening 17:09–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:59–06:09 · evening 18:00–18:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Carthage in October?
In October, Carthage is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Carthage.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:25 – 17:44
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Tunis
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %87 %
- Seaweight 25 %89 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %80 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Carthage
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.3 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Carthage ranges from 14.7 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.3 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.6° | 15.0° | 16.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.7° | 14.1° | 15.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.9° | 14.4° | 15.6° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 15.7° | 16.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.4° | 17.7° | 19.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.7° | 20.8° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.0° | 23.8° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.3° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.3° | 24.4° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.2° | 22.3° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.6° | 19.7° | 21.5° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.5° | 16.9° | 18.5° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Carthage
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Carthage, 54 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Carthage
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Carthage: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Carthage has about 7 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Carthage
How breezy and how cloudy Carthage is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Carthage typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Carthage: mostly sunny, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Carthage
How often the day gets hot in Carthage (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Carthage has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Carthage
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (10°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and from October to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 85 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 15° | 10° | 15.6° | 5.2 h | 8 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 15° | 10° | 14.7° | 6.0 h | 9 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 17° | 11° | 14.9° | 6.9 h | 7 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 19° | 13° | 16.1° | 7.9 h | 7 | 42 |
| MayMay | 65 | 23° | 16° | 18.4° | 8.8 h | 5 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 27° | 20° | 21.7° | 10.5 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 22° | 25.0° | 11.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 23° | 26.3° | 9.9 h | 3 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 28° | 21° | 25.3° | 7.5 h | 5 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 24° | 19° | 23.2° | 6.1 h | 7 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 38 | 20° | 15° | 20.6° | 5.3 h | 8 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 16° | 11° | 17.5° | 5.1 h | 8 | 48 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.86° N, 10.33° E · 43 m · Africa/Tunis
Best time to visit Carthage
The best time to visit Carthage is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to June and from September to December. The wettest month is October with 49 mm of precipitation.
Carthage through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Carthage in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Carthage in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Carthage in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Carthage in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Carthage for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Carthage
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Carthage: score 100 against 79. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 79 | 100better |
| Day high | 24° | 30° |
| Night low | 19° | 22° |
| Sea | 23.2° | 25.0° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 11.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 9better | 22 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Jun, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Carthage month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January15° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In January, Carthage is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in January24February15° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Carthage is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in February28March17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Carthage is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in March34April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Carthage is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in April65May23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Carthage is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in May92June27° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Carthage is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in June100July30° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Carthage is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in July100August30° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Carthage is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in August93September28° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Carthage is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in September79October24° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Carthage is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in October38November20° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In November, Carthage is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carthage.
Carthage in November23December16° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, Carthage is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Carthage.
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Carthage vs. Tunis
In October Tunis has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs. 79). During the day Tunis is 1 °C warmer than Carthage. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Carthage | Tunis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 79 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Mar – Jun, Oct |
Through the year
Tunisia in October: the best places
In October, Carthage ranks 7 of 7 destinations in this country.
- Djerba (Houmt Souk)27°26°94
- 2Sfax26°25°93
- 3Sousse26°24°89
- 4Monastir26°24°89
- 5Tunis25°23°86
- 6Hammamet24°24°81
- 7CarthageThis page24°23°79
Planning a trip to Carthage
Weather for your travel dates
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Carthage in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Carthage has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,830 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Carthage
When is the best time to visit Carthage?
The best time to visit Carthage is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Carthage?
The sea temperature in Carthage ranges from 14.7 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Carthage in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Carthage?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Carthage?
The wettest month is October with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Carthage get?
Carthage gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Carthage in?
Carthage uses the time zone Africa/Tunis, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Carthage?
A nonstop flight from London to Carthage takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Carthage?
Carthage has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 22.
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