Geographical location
Short for MIR by abbreviationfinder, Monastir is a city on the east coast of Tunisia. The Tunisian coastal city is located in the south of the Gulf of Hammamet and has been one of the most popular holiday destinations in North Africa for years.
In addition to the beautiful beaches and a very pleasant travel climate, the excellent price-performance ratio is particularly impressive.
Monastir is located around 160 kilometers south of the capital Tunis and 20 kilometers east of Sousse. The place has about 72,000 inhabitants and is the birthplace of the former Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba.
Monastir has its own airport, but most charter flights land at neighboring Enfidha Airport. It is also possible to travel to the capital Tunis, but this is very unusual for package tours in Tunisia.
The distance from Frankfurt to Monastir as the crow flies is exactly 1,600 kilometers.
Climate in Monastir
Due to the meeting of two climatic zones, the Mediterranean and the desert climate, Tunisia is generally a sunny state with over 300 sunny days a year. Monastir is located in the Mediterranean north, which is characterized by a dry and hot summer. The average daily temperature in June is 29 degrees Celsius.
In July and August, the daytime temperatures often rise well over 30 degrees Celsius, the average daytime temperature is now 30.6 ° C with over 10 hours of sunshine. In September summer comes to an end in Monastir. The first rain showers are to be expected with still summer temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees.
The temperatures in October go back further, during the day temperatures between 21 and 26 ° C are reached. In the winter months, the temperatures in Monastir are around 16 ° C. There are sunny days every now and then, but these are repeatedly interrupted by cooler, rainy and windy days.
When to go to Monastir
Monastir is located in northern Tunisia, where there is a typical Mediterranean climate. The best time to travel to Monastir is from the end of May to mid-October, although it can get very hot, especially in midsummer (July and August). The marginal months in late spring and early autumn are also highly recommended for a vacation, the Mediterranean is suitable for bathing in the region from May to November.
The main season in Monastir is during the European summer holidays in July and August. The sea is up to 27 degrees at this travel time and in shallow areas it resembles a bathtub, but for many travelers this feeling is simply part of a perfect beach holiday. If you don’t like it that hot, you will find a good middle ground in the pre-season in June and the post-season from mid-September.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 16 ° C | 16 ° C | 17 ° C | 20 ° C | 23 ° C | 27 ° C | 31 ° C | 31 ° C | 30 ° C | 25 ° C | 21 ° C | 17 ° C |
| Night temperature | 7 ° C | 7 ° C | 9 ° C | 11 ° C | 14 ° C | 18 ° C | 20 ° C | 21 ° C | 20 ° C | 16 ° C | 12 ° C | 8 ° C |
| Water temperature | 16 ° C | 15 ° C | 15 ° C | 16 ° C | 19 ° C | 23 ° C | 25 ° C | 27 ° C | 26 ° C | 24 ° C | 21 ° C | 18 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 44 | 41 | 33 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 42 | 34 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Hours of sunshine | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Sunrise | 7:25 | 7:05 | 6:30 | 5:45 | 5:10 | 5:00 | 5:10 | 5:35 | 6:00 | 6:25 | 6:50 | 7:20 |
| Sunset | 17:25 | 17:55 | 18:25 | 18:50 | 19:15 | 19:35 | 19:35 | 19:10 | 18:25 | 17:40 | 17:10 | 17:05 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 18.2 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is August (25.8 ° C), coldest month of January with mean values of 11.6 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 27 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. All but January, February, March and April have a water temperature of at least 17 ° C. Bathing is then possible to a limited extent. The months of June, July, August, September, October and November have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 328 mm on 53 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. There is no rainy season, i.e. months with more than 175 mm of precipitation. Snowfall is generally not expected in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day. In the annual mean, the sun shines an average of 7.7 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Cities nearby
The following larger towns are nearby and have a similar climate: Sousse and Qairawān.
Highlights and attractions
If you need a change from your holiday resort and the beautiful beaches in Monastir, you can visit the Bourgiba mosque and the Habib Bourguiba mausoleum. Two shopping centers can be reached quickly and sports fans can play golf with a wonderful view. A visit to the Spongebob Aquapark is also recommended given the high temperatures. Otherwise, the region around Monastir is all about beach holidays, water sports and relaxation.
Monastir weather in March, April and May
Average daily temperatures between 17 ° C and 23 ° C can be expected over the next three months. In Monastir it gets warmest in May, while March is noticeably cooler.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 15-19 ° C.
You can expect precipitation for about 7 days in March, about 6 days in April and about 4 days in May.
In the period from March to May, the sun shines an average of 7 to 9 hours a day. The sunniest weather is in May in Monastir, with less sun you will have to get along in March.
