El Feidja National ParkEl Feidja National Park at a Glance
About El Feidja National Park
El Feidja National Park is a protected area in northwestern Tunisia, within Jendouba Governorate, conserving mountain woodlands and Mediterranean maquis. The park forms part of the Kroumirie hills and protects native oak and broadleaf forest ecosystems.
The park contains a mix of forested slopes, ridgelines and valleys that support regional biodiversity and traditional pastoral uses. It is managed as a national protected area to conserve habitats and provide opportunities for low‑impact recreation.
El Feidja lies inland in northwestern Tunisia, within the mountainous Kroumirie region, and is accessible from regional towns in Jendouba Governorate.
Best Time to Visit El Feidja National Park
Spring and autumn are particularly pleasant for hiking and wildlife watching; summer offers relief from Tunisia's coastal heat.
Weather & Climate near El Feidja National Park
El Feidja National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1050 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 179 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 156 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 57 mm | some cloud | 70% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 27° | 21° | 21 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 5 mm | clear | 54% | 3.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 3.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 45 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 76 mm | some cloud | 71% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 180 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
How to Get to El Feidja National Park
El Feidja lies in Jendouba Governorate near Aïn Draham; access is by regional roads from Jendouba or Tabarka. Private vehicle or hired driver is recommended.
Tips for Visiting El Feidja National Park
- If visiting from Tunis or Tabarka, allow extra travel time on rural roads and check local advice for access routes.
- Bring binoculars for spotting mouflon and birds from ridge paths.
- Combine with a visit to Aïn Draham for traditional mountain villages and cooler summer air.