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Dghoumes National Park

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Dghoumes National Park essentials

Country: Tunisia
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dinar (د.ت)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 197

Dghoumes National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Dghoumes National Park

Visit in spring or autumn to avoid peak summer temperatures; bring supplies and local guidance.

Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 18-30°C
Pleasant daytime temperatures before the hottest months; good for daytime walks.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 20-32°C
Cooling from summer heat; useful window for visiting desert landscapes.

Weather & Climate near Dghoumes National Park

Climate

Dghoumes National Park's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 39°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MayOctoberApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 6° - 17° 11° 13 mm mostly sunny 63% 3.1 m/s 0.5 low 10.0h
February Excellent 7° - 19° 13° 8 mm mostly sunny 56% 3.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.8h
March Excellent 10° - 22° 16° 15 mm mostly sunny 50% 4.2 m/s 1.2 high 11.8h
April Ideal 13° - 26° 20° 10 mm mostly sunny 46% 4.7 m/s 1.6 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 18° - 31° 24° 9 mm mostly sunny 41% 4.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.8h
June Ideal 22° - 36° 29° 3 mm clear 37% 4.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.3h
July Ideal 24° - 39° 32° 0 mm clear 35% 3.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 25° - 39° 32° 3 mm clear 39% 3.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.3h
September Excellent 22° - 34° 28° 10 mm mostly sunny 47% 3.3 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Ideal 17° - 29° 23° 11 mm mostly sunny 51% 3.2 m/s 1.1 high 11.2h
November Excellent 11° - 22° 16° 10 mm mostly sunny 57% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
December Excellent 6° - 18° 12° 12 mm mostly sunny 65% 3.3 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Dghoumes National Park

Reachable from the Tozeur region via regional roads; a vehicle with adequate clearance is recommended and local guidance is advisable for safe travel.

Tips for Visiting Dghoumes National Park

  • Carry water and sun protection; the region can be extremely hot and dry.
  • Hire a local guide to explore oases and archaeological points - the park's human and natural history are best read with a guide.
  • Respect fragile desert vegetation and avoid off-track driving which damages soils that take decades to recover.