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Dougga in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat, check local advice).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
Tunisia overall
Prices
High
Tunisia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Dougga

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat, check local advice).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • DouggaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 2 days
  • Tell and north-west hills, Tunisia · Dougga, Le Kef, Aïn Drahamhot

    Cooler, greener and snow-prone in winter at Aïn Draham.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Tunisia overall
High
Prices · Tunisia overall
High

Tunisia overall: Hottest and most crowded; Tunisians and Algerians fill coastal resorts.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dougga, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Mar: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 2 (better)

    Mar: 6

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 2

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat, check local advice).

March: Inside Dougga's best window: Mar–May.

Dougga: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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