Travel advisory · TunisiaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Tunisia.The warnings cover only these areas: Ben Guerdane, Chaambi mountains, Kasserine governorate, Military zone south of Remada, Mount Mghila, Mount Orbata, Mount Selloum, Areas south of Nefta, Douz, Médenine and Zarzis, Desert south of the Borj Bourguiba–Ben Guerdane line, El Kef governorate.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Ben Guerdane · avoid all travel · Spain, France, New Zealand, UK
- Chaambi mountains · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, France, UK
- Kasserine governorate · avoid all travel · Canada, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Military zone south of Remada · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand, US
- Mount Mghila · avoid all travel · Germany, France, New Zealand, UK
- Mount Orbata · avoid all travel · Canada, France, New Zealand, UK
- Mount Selloum · avoid all travel · Germany, France, UK
- Areas south of Nefta, Douz, Médenine and Zarzis · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, New Zealand
- Desert south of the Borj Bourguiba–Ben Guerdane line · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
- El Kef governorate · avoid non-essential travel · Italy, New Zealand
Also named by one government: 20 km strip along the Algerian border (Canada), 20 km strip along the Libyan border north of Dhehiba (UK), 30 km strip along the Algerian border (New Zealand), 30 km strip along the Libyan border (Canada), 50 km strip along the Libyan border (New Zealand), Extreme south (Saharan region near the Libyan and Algerian borders) (France), Militarised zone south of El Borma and Dhehiba (UK), Mount Sammamma (UK), 10 km strip along the Algerian border south of Kasserine governorate (UK), 20 km strip along the Algerian border in El Kef governorate (UK), 20 km strip along the Algerian border in Jendouba governorate (UK), 5 km strip along the Algerian border in El Kef governorate (France), 5 km strip along the Algerian border in Jendouba governorate (France), 75 km strip along the Libyan border (UK), Algerian border zones (general) (Spain), All border zones (general) (Spain), Bir Lahfay (Italy), Ghardimaou / Ain Soltane area (Italy), Jebel Ghardek (Italy), Jebel Kemayem (Italy), Jebel Oudada (Italy), Jebel Rakhmet (Italy), Jendouba governorate (New Zealand), Kebili governorate border areas (Italy), Libyan border crossings (Italy), Libyan border zones (general) (Spain), Medenine governorate border areas (Italy), Mount Mghila surroundings (10 km) (UK), Mountain region near the Algerian border from Ain Draham to Kasserine (Germany), North and west of Ghardimaou (El Feidja National Park) (UK), Remada delegation (Canada), Semema mountains (France), Sidi Ali Ben Aoun (Italy), Sidi Bouzid governorate (New Zealand), Sidi Ich (Italy), South of Mount Selloum (France), Surroundings of Mount Orbata (France), Tataouine governorate border areas (Italy), Tozeur governorate border areas (Italy)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise Increased Caution (regional advisories) | May 21, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Erhöhtes Risiko terroristischer Anschläge; erhöhte Vorsicht im übrigen Land (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution due to the threat of terrorism (level 2 of 4) (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée (rest of the territory) (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African country known for the ruins of Carthage, the Roman amphitheater at El Jem and the Sahara to the south.
Tunisia is a country in North Africa's Maghreb region, bordered by Algeria to the west and Libya to the southeast, with Mediterranean coasts to the north and east. Tunis, on the northeastern coast, is the capital and largest city. Standard Arabic is the official language, but most people speak Tunisian Arabic, called Tounsi. French has no official status yet is widely used in schools, the press and business, and shop signs, menus and road signs are usually in Arabic and French. Islam is the state religion, and about 98% of people are Muslim.
Carthage was a Phoenician settlement that became a major Mediterranean power before the Romans defeated it in 146 BC. Its archaeological site, with remains from the 9th century BC onward, is one of the main attractions near Tunis. The Amphitheatre of El Jem is a major Roman monument, and the Great Mosque of Kairouan, built in 670, is among the most important mosques in the Muslim West. The north has a Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers, where temperatures can exceed 40°C in July and August. The south is desert that merges into the Sahara.
Five things to know before Tunisia
- Check your visa-free stay
UK citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days, and the passport must be valid for the whole stay. Other passports differ, so check the rule for yours with the Tunisian consulate in your country.
- Change money officially and keep receipts
The dinar cannot be taken out of Tunisia. Declare foreign currency on arrival if required and keep exchange receipts to change dinars back when you leave. UK entry rules
- Leave the drone at home
Drones brought in without authorization are confiscated at the airport and held until you leave.
- Check the advice for border areas
The UK advises against all or all but essential travel to some areas near the Algerian and Libyan borders, including Chaambi Mountains National Park. Most visitor routes are outside them. UK travel advice
- Plan around Ramadan hours
During Ramadan many cafes and restaurants close by day outside tourist areas, and opening hours shorten. The dates move earlier each year.
Tunisia travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Visa-free stays, passport stamps and currency rules.
Read the guideTravel insuranceMedical and evacuation cover, and what policies exclude.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMGetting data in Tunisia from the day you land.
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards, ATMs and what to carry for rural stretches.
Read the guideGetting aroundDomestic flights, long-distance buses and hiring a driver.
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Destinations in Tunisia
Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.
- Bed a night
- TND 30
- Food
- TND 25
- Transport
- TND 5
- Sights
- TND 5
A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.
- Bed a night
- TND 90
- Food
- TND 60
- Transport
- TND 15
- Sights
- TND 20
A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
- Bed a night
- TND 180
- Food
- TND 120
- Transport
- TND 40
- Sights
- TND 80
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°Cool, rainyJanuaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rainy
- FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh17°Low9°CoolFebruaryPartly cloudy
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- MarchPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°MildMarchPartly cloudy
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilClear7 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°Warm, greenAprilClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- MayClear7 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Warm, sunnyMayClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, sunny
- JuneClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low21°Hot, beachJuneClear
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, beach
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low24°Very hotJulyClear
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh34°Low24°Very hotAugustClear
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberClear6 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Hot, sea warmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, sea warm
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°WarmOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 56 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- NovemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Mild, showersNovemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, showers
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Cool, rainyDecemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rainy
Average daily high and low in Tunis, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Tunisia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
17
- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 53%
- Wind
- 25 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Tunis
12:22 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today21°13°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed24°13°13%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Thu24°16°6%Thursday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Fri24°14°3%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 24°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat23°15°3%Saturday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun26°16°3%Sunday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 3%.
Updated 11:24 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 3.013 TND
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Festivals by month
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- JulAoussou carnivalSousseInternational Festival of CarthageTunis
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Before you go to Tunisia
Tunisia FAQ
Do I need a visa for Tunisia?
Not for UK citizens, who can stay up to 90 days with a passport valid for the whole stay. Other passports differ, so check with the Tunisian consulate in your country.
When is the best time to visit Tunisia?
April, May, September and October are warm without the summer heat. June to August suits the beaches; the desert is best from October to April.
Can I take dinars out of Tunisia?
No. The dinar is a closed currency, so change what you have left before departure and keep your exchange receipts.
Is Tunisia safe to visit?
The main visitor areas are outside the zones under UK travel advice, which lie near the Algerian and Libyan borders. Check the current advice if you plan to travel in the south or west.
How many days do I need in Tunisia?
A week covers Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Kairouan and El Jem. Add three or four days for Tozeur and the desert.