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Grand Synagogue of Tunis

Synagogue

In Tunis's medina, the Grand Synagogue dates to the early 20th century and draws visitors for Jewish heritage tours and its architecture.

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Grand Synagogue of Tunis essentials

Address: Avenue Habib Bourguiba area / Medina, Tunis, Tunisia
Admission: Free
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Grand Synagogue of Tunis

Spring and autumn combine comfortable weather with manageable crowds in the medina around the synagogue.

Spring
March-May · 15-25°C
Pleasant temperatures for wandering the medina and visiting religious sites.
Autumn
September-November · 20-28°C
Comfortable weather with fewer summer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Grand Synagogue of Tunis

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 54 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° 61 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 58 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Very Good 9° - 19° 14° 46 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 11° - 21° 16° 39 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.7 m/s 1.3 high 13.0h
May Ideal 14° - 26° 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 21° - 33° 29° 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% 3.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 11° - 20° 16° 65 mm some cloud 75% 3.4 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Very Good 8° - 17° 13° 69 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Grand Synagogue of Tunis

Located near the medina and the Avenue Habib Bourguiba in central Tunis. Walk from the medina gates or take a short taxi from Tunis-Carthage airport (about 15-20 minutes) or from the city tram/bus stops along Avenue Habib Bourguiba.

Tips for Visiting Grand Synagogue of Tunis

  • Visit outside Jewish holidays; services can restrict tourist access.
  • Look for the worn threshold stones and the engraved Hebrew script above the entrance-small details that tell the synagogue's story.