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Chikly

Island
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Chikly essentials

Address: Chikly islet, Lake Tunis, near the city of Tunis, Tunisia
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Chikly

Best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and birdlife; avoid the peak summer heat.

Spring
Mar-May · 15-26°C
Pleasant temperatures for walking and birdwatching around the lagoon.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 20-30°C
Good light and fewer peak-season visitors; migratory birds may pass through.

Weather & Climate near Chikly

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 7° - 16° 12° 60 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Very Good 8° - 16° 12° 57 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Very Good 9° - 18° 14° 44 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 11° - 21° 16° 38 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.8 m/s 1.3 high 13.0h
May Ideal 14° - 25° 20° 25 mm some cloud 68% 3.9 m/s 1.7 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 10 mm mostly sunny 61% 3.8 m/s 2.0 very high 14.5h
July Ideal 21° - 33° 27° 5 mm clear 57% 3.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 22° - 33° 28° 8 mm clear 58% 3.6 m/s 1.7 very high 13.4h
September Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 38 mm mostly sunny 67% 3.6 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Excellent 16° - 25° 21° 56 mm some cloud 72% 3.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 12° - 20° 16° 63 mm some cloud 75% 3.5 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Very Good 8° - 17° 13° 68 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Chikly

Chikly lies in Lake Tunis just off the northern edge of the city of Tunis. Access is by boat from shore points near the lagoon and arrangements are best made through local tour operators or coastal guides.

Tips for Visiting Chikly

  • Wear sturdy shoes-the causeway and paths across the lagoon can be uneven.
  • Bring sun protection-the Tunisian sun is fierce in summer on low islands.
  • Check local conservation signs and don't disturb nesting birds or flora.