Jebel Serj National Park

How to Get to Jebel Serj National Park #

Nearest regional towns are Kairouan and Kasserine. Visitors typically reach the park by car from Kairouan (roughly 60-90 minutes depending on route); local guides and 4x4s are recommended for interior tracks.

Tips for Visiting Jebel Serj National Park #

Hire a local guide for the limestone karst areas-the trails can be maze-like and tracks poorly marked.
Carry extra water and sun protection; much of the park is exposed and stony.
Photography at sunrise captures the best contrast across the ridgelines.

Best Time to Visit Jebel Serj National Park #

Spring and autumn offer the best combination of weather and floral interest.

Spring

March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Wildflowers and comfortable hiking temperatures make for the best visits.

Autumn

September-November · 15-28°C (59-82°F)

Pleasant weather and clearer skies; fewer tourists than summer.

Winter

December-February · 5-15°C (41-59°F)

Cooler and wetter; trails can be muddy but dramatic.

Weather & Climate near Jebel Serj National Park #

Climate

Jebel Serj National Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit

JulyJuneAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain.

64 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

58 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 19°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

47 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 25°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

17° – 31°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

14.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month, feeling like 27°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

20° – 34°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

14.1h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 33°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

17° – 28°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

64 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

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