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Zembra

Island

Rocky Tunisian island off Nabeul forming part of a protected archipelago, important for seabird colonies and marine life. Boat trips attract birdwatchers and divers; landings are restricted to protect breeding sites.

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Zembra essentials

Address: Zembra Island, off Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia (approx. 37.12682°N, 10.8043°E)
Admission: Landing and visits restricted (Zembra is a protected nature reserve); permission required for access
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Zembra

Best in spring and early autumn for milder temperatures, calmer seas and wildlife viewing; summers are hotter and can be windy.

Spring
Apr-Jun · 15-25°C
One of the best times for boat visits and birdlife watching with milder temperatures and calmer seas.
Summer
Jul-Aug · 25-32°C
Hotter and drier; boat trips are possible but midday heat can be intense and organized visits may be less frequent.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 20-28°C
Warm and pleasant with favorable conditions for visiting and wildlife observation; fewer tourists than in peak summer.

Weather & Climate near Zembra

Climate

Zembra's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (567 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 39 Good
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 8° - 14° 11° 79 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Good 8° - 14° 11° 70 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.7 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.7h
March Good 9° - 15° 12° 53 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 11° - 17° 14° 41 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.7 m/s 1.3 high 13.0h
May Excellent 14° - 20° 17° 25 mm some cloud 74% 4.0 m/s 1.7 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 18° - 24° 21° 9 mm mostly sunny 70% 3.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 20° - 27° 24° 5 mm clear 68% 3.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.3h
August Ideal 21° - 28° 25° 8 mm clear 67% 3.8 m/s 1.9 very high 13.4h
September Ideal 20° - 26° 23° 42 mm some cloud 71% 3.9 m/s 1.3 high 12.3h
October Excellent 17° - 22° 19° 76 mm some cloud 75% 3.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.1h
November Good 13° - 18° 16° 77 mm partly cloudy 75% 4.4 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
December Good 10° - 16° 13° 82 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.5 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Zembra

Zembra (Jabal Zembra) is an island off Tunisia’s northeast coast (part of the Nabeul/Bizerte area) and is accessible only by boat. Visits are by private boat or organised excursion from mainland Tunisian ports (Bizerte/nearby harbours); the island is a protected nature reserve so landing and access may be restricted and should be arranged in advance with local authorities or operators.

Tips for Visiting Zembra

  • Zembra is a protected nature reserve with important seabird colonies; most visitors experience it by boat-plan a circumnavigation rather than assuming free landings are allowed.
  • Arrange visits through licensed eco‑tour operators or obtain permission from the Tunisian protected‑area authorities in advance if you intend to land; unauthorized landings are typically restricted to protect wildlife.
  • Time a visit for spring or early summer to increase the chance of seeing seabird breeding activity from the water, and use binoculars to observe cliffs and colonies without disturbing them.