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Jebel Zaghouan National Park

National Park

Jebel Zaghouan protects the mountain and the Roman Temple of Water near Zaghouan; hikers follow trails through pine woodland to summit viewpoints and inspect ancient aqueduct remains.

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Jebel Zaghouan National Park essentials

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

Jebel Zaghouan National Park at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Jebel Zaghouan National Park

Best visited in spring or autumn to avoid high summer heat and winter rains; mountain trails are enjoyable in mild weather.

Spring
March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Wildflowers and cooler hiking weather; many locals come for day hikes.
Autumn
September-November · 14-24°C (57-75°F)
Pleasant temperatures and clearer skies; good for panoramic views across the plains.
Summer
June-August · 20-32°C (68-90°F)
Hotter and drier at low elevations; higher trails remain warm and can be dusty.

Weather & Climate near Jebel Zaghouan National Park

Climate

Jebel Zaghouan National Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (691 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 4° - 11° 5° 91 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.9 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Good 4° - 11° 5° 86 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Good 5° - 14° 7° 83 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 65 mm partly cloudy 70% 3.8 m/s 1.3 high 13.0h
May Excellent 11° - 22° 17° 43 mm some cloud 63% 3.6 m/s 1.7 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 16° - 27° 21° 21 mm mostly sunny 55% 3.5 m/s 2.0 very high 14.5h
July Ideal 19° - 31° 25° 9 mm clear 48% 3.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 19° - 30° 25° 18 mm clear 51% 3.2 m/s 1.7 very high 13.4h
September Excellent 16° - 26° 21° 51 mm mostly sunny 65% 3.2 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Very Good 12° - 21° 17° 64 mm some cloud 71% 3.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 8° - 15° 12° 75 mm some cloud 74% 3.4 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Good 5° - 12° 6° 85 mm partly cloudy 78% 4.2 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Jebel Zaghouan National Park

Jebel Zaghouan lies roughly 60 km southeast of Tunis; drive by the RN3 and follow signs to the town of Zaghouan. From the town center, the mountain and the Roman nymphaeum are within short driving distance; local minibuses connect Zaghouan with Tunis and other regional towns. Walking trails start near the town and at marked trailheads on the mountain slopes.

Tips for Visiting Jebel Zaghouan National Park

  • Hire a local guide from the town of Zaghouan to learn about Roman aqueduct remnants and the mountain's sacred springs.
  • Bring sun protection and water - the slopes are exposed in places.
  • If visiting in spring, expect orchids and wildflowers on the higher trails.