A stone building with blue potted plants in front of it

Hammamet

A coastal resort town on Tunisia's Cap Bon peninsula, known for its walled medina, long sandy beaches and a relaxed pace.

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Hammamet is a resort town on the Gulf of Hammamet, on the Cap Bon peninsula in northeastern Tunisia, about 60 kilometers southeast of the capital, Tunis. It has two parts. One is a walled old medina with narrow streets, white and blue houses and a kasbah. The other is a newer beach zone of hotels, cafes and a marina at Yasmine Hammamet. The medina and the sea front are within a short walk of each other.

Late spring to early autumn is the season for swimming, when the sea is warmest and the beach is busiest. Spring and autumn are cooler and better for walking the medina. A stay of three to four days covers the old town and a few beach days. A day trip to Tunis adds a second city, and Nabeul, a short drive north, suits a half day for its pottery.

Hammamet in five

Carry dinars for markets and taxisThe Tunisian dinar (TND) is the local currency. Cash is useful in medina shops and for taxis, so change some money at a bank or exchange office before you walk into the old town.Money and costs
Get a local SIM or eSIM before the medinaThe medina lanes are narrow and twist back on themselves, so offline maps save time. Set up data before you walk in.Phones and eSIM
Agree the price before you buy in the souksPrices in the medina shops are open to haggling. Ask the price, offer less, and walk away if the seller will not come down.
Take a louage for the short tripsLouages are shared minibuses that leave when full and run between towns, including Nabeul. Ask the driver the fare before you get in.Getting around
Choose a base in the medina or on the coastThe medina is a walled old town by the sea. Beach hotels in the Yasmine Hammamet zone to the north are a taxi ride away, so pick by what you plan to do each day.Where to stay

Things to do in Hammamet

See all attractions in Hammamet

Sight · HammametDar Sebastien - International Cultural Center of Hammamet

Historic site · HammametMedina of Hammamet

Historic site · HammametPupput Archaeological site

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Need to know

Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND)
Entry: Visa-free short stays for many passports; check your nationality before you book
Emergency: 197 police, 190 ambulance, 198 fire
Tipping: Small tips customary in restaurants and for taxi drivers
Time: UTC+1, no daylight saving

Weather by month

Rainy days
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JanuaryPartly cloudy5 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Cool, rainy
FebruaryPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Cool, rainy
MarchClear7 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Mild, showers
AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh19°Low13°Mild, spring
MayClear5 rainy daysHigh23°Low16°Warm, pleasant
JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Hot, busy
JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Hot, busy
AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Hot, busy
SeptemberClear6 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°Warm, quieter
OctoberClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Warm, pleasant
NovemberClear6 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°Rain starts
DecemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh17°Low12°Cool, rainy

Average daily high and low in Hammamet, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Festivals: Jul Hammamet International Festival · Aug Hammamet International Festival

Right now in Hammamet

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 14°
Humidity: 57%
Wind: 16 km/h
Chance of rain: 80%

Hammamet

10:57 PM

Monday, November 2

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Today21°15°80%Monday: Rain. High 21°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 80%.
Tue22°15°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed23°16°13%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 13%.
Thu24°18°13%Thursday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 13%.
Fri25°18°13%Friday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 13%.
Sat23°16°3%Saturday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 3%.
Sun23°18°5%Sunday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 5%.

Updated 07:27 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 3.013 TND

Amount

Converted to

TND · Tunisian Dinar

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Hammamet

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

JulAoussou carnivalSousse, a day trip
Jul–AugInternational Festival of CarthageTunis, a day trip
Jul–AugHammamet International FestivalHammamet

Day trips by train

Nabeulabout 20 to 30 min by carA market town known for pottery, a short drive north.
Tunisabout 1 to 1.5 hours by carThe capital, with the Bardo museum and the old medina.
Kairouanabout 2 hours by carA historic medina and the Great Mosque, a longer day from the coast.

Before you go to Hammamet

eSIM for HammametOffline maps for the medina lanesRead the guide

Travel insurance for TunisiaCover for a fall or a missed louageRead the guide

Money and cards for TunisiaCash for markets and taxisRead the guide

Stays in HammametMedina guesthouses and beach hotelsRead the guide

Rules for Hammamet, checked

Check entry rules before you book. Many passports enter Tunisia visa-free for short stays, but confirm your nationality with the Tunisian embassy or consulate.
Tunisia limits how much Tunisian dinar you can bring in or take out. Check the current limit with Tunisian customs before you travel.
Ask before you photograph police, soldiers or official buildings. Taking photos of them can lead to trouble with the authorities.
Ask before you enter a mosque. Many do not admit non-Muslim visitors, and you should dress modestly in any case.

Plan around Hammamet

All of Tunisia

Regions, entry, transport and money for a Tunisia trip

Read the guide Visas and entry

Who needs a visa and what to check before you book

Read the guide Getting around

Louages, taxis and car hire for the coast and day trips

Read the guide Money and costs

Dinars, cards and typical prices for a Hammamet trip

Read the guide Where to stay

Medina guesthouses and beach hotels, by area

Read the guide Phones and eSIM

Data for maps in the medina lanes and on the road

Read the guide

Hammamet FAQ

Is Hammamet worth visiting?

Yes for beach time, a walled old town by the sea and short trips to Nabeul and Tunis. Winter is quiet, and in summer the beaches and hotels are busy.

How do you get to Hammamet from Tunis?

By car or by louage, the shared minibus. Traffic near Tunis can slow both, so allow extra time, especially at the start of the trip.

Is Hammamet good for a day trip from Tunis?

It works for a day, but the medina and the beach are better with a night's stay. Allow about 1 to 1.5 hours each way by car.

How many days do you need in Hammamet?

Two nights cover the medina, a beach day and one trip to Nabeul. One night is enough for a quick look at the old town.

When is the best time to visit Hammamet?

April to May and September to October, when it is warm without the summer crowds. Summer is hot and busy, and winter is cool with rain.

Is Hammamet or Nabeul better?

Hammamet suits beach stays and an old town by the sea. Nabeul is a smaller market town known for pottery, so pick it for craft shopping.