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Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

National Park

Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park off Tunisia's Cape Bon protects seabird colonies and marine habitat; boat trips, diving and birdwatching are the main visitor activities.

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Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park essentials

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

Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

Spring and autumn offer calm seas and generally good visibility for visits to the Zembra and Zembretta archipelago; summer can be busy and hot.

Spring
April-June · 16-24°C (61-75°F)
Pleasant temperatures and good sea conditions for boat excursions and wildlife watching.
Autumn
September-October · 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Warm seas and fewer summer visitors; good visibility for diving.

Weather & Climate near Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

Climate

Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (538 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 39 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 9° - 15° 12° 75 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Good 8° - 15° 12° 66 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.5 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.7h
March Very Good 9° - 16° 13° 49 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 11° - 17° 14° 38 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.5 m/s 1.3 high 13.0h
May Excellent 14° - 21° 18° 22 mm some cloud 74% 4.1 m/s 1.7 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 18° - 24° 21° 8 mm mostly sunny 70% 4.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 21° - 28° 24° 4 mm clear 68% 3.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.3h
August Ideal 22° - 28° 25° 7 mm clear 67% 3.7 m/s 1.9 very high 13.4h
September Ideal 20° - 26° 23° 40 mm some cloud 71% 3.8 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Excellent 17° - 23° 20° 75 mm some cloud 75% 3.7 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.1h
November Good 13° - 19° 16° 75 mm partly cloudy 75% 4.0 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
December Good 10° - 16° 13° 79 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.2 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

Visits to Zembra and Zembretta usually depart from ports on Tunisia’s Cap Bon peninsula, such as La Goulette, Kelibia or Nabeul. Boat access is by licensed operators only; check local marine regulations and seasonal restrictions before booking.

Tips for Visiting Zembra and Zembretta Islands National Park

  • Boat access is restricted to licensed operators; check with the Sidi Bou Said/Nabeul marine authorities for permitted tour operators.
  • Bring snorkeling gear to inspect the marine life near the islands, but avoid touching coral.
  • Respect bird-nesting seasons; parts of the islands may be off-limits during breeding periods.