What to do in February in Tunisia – 2025

Tunisia officially the Republic of Tunisia, is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa, and is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east; covering , with a population of 11 million.

Before we have a look at what you can do in Tunisia, let's first look at the weather you can expect in February.

Contents

1 February weather in Tunisia
2 Things to see and do in Tunisia
3 Shopping in Tunisia
4 Activities in Tunisia
5 Restaurants in Tunisia
6 More things to see in Tunisia
7 More information about Tunisia
8 What to do in Tunisia in other months
9 Weather in Tunisia for each month

February weather in Tunisia

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in February in Tunisia, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if February is comfortable or humid

Generally, February in Tunisia will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 44°F / 7°C.

Tunisia has rainy days in February. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.4 inches / 35 mm of rain during the whole month.

But remember that rain can be short and heavy for many tropical locations, particularly during the rainy season. It means that the number of days with rain and the amount of rain can be high, but you will still see many lovely days with a short period of heavy rain.

Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for February 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Tunisia

Tunisia has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

The village of “Mos Espa”

OtherThroughout the Year

There is a Star Wars set in The village of “Mos Espa” making it ideal for kids.

Ksar Ouled Soltane

CulturalThroughout the Year

Ksar Ouled Soltane is an ancient palace portraying medieval architecture.

Corbeille in Nefta

ParkThroughout the Year

Corbeille in Nefta is a nice palm grove to visit.

Ksar Ouled Debbab

CulturalThroughout the Year

IKsar Ouled Debbab an old palace turned into a hotel.

Game & Entertainment Expo

Event/FestivalFeb

Game & Entertainment Expo is a nice event where professional gamers and stars show their skills.

Get details here.

Shopping in Tunisia

All of Tunisia's major cities contain plenty of modern shopping malls, but the country's most unique and unforgettable shopping experiences lie within its souks and medinas.

Activities in Tunisia

Visit the beaches

Countless stunning beaches with pristine soft white stand await snowbirds who visit Tunisia in the winter. Dotted with beautiful date palm trees and well kept, you will have an amazing time relaxing by the Mediterranean Sea and sunbathing.

Festival of the Sahara

Snowbirds can enjoy beautiful displays of traditional Tunisian outfits, horseback riding, and camel racing during the international festival of the Sahara. It is one of the most amazing displays of North African culture.

Explore archaeological sites

There are so many pockets of history is Tunisia that snowbirds can choose to explore during their stay in Tunisia. These include caves, medinas, ruins of ancient cities and impressive architecture.

Visit Ichkeul lake

Nature lovers would be excited to partake in some of the most amazing and beautiful feats of nature albeit from a distance. Snowbirds will have a wonderful time bird watching at Ichkeul Lake during the winter. The migratory birdslike egrets, flamingos, and storks flock to this UNESCO heritage site for the winter.

Hammam baths

A trip to Tunisia is far from complete without a trip to traditional Tunisian sauna called Hammams. Snowbirds can enjoy the centuries-long tradition of sitting in old tiled traditional steam baths for a 5-star experience.

Tour the desert

Some of Tunisia's deserts have featured in several Hollywood movies like The English Patient. You can either ride a camel through the desert and admire the beautiful waves of sand or enjoy a jeep tour if you prefer.

Restaurants in Tunisia

Tunisian cuisine has similarities with the Middle Eastern cuisine, and mainly builds on the Northern African Maghreb tradition. Lamb forms the basis of most meat dishes and local seafood is plentiful.

Le Comptoir De Tunis
Restaurant Dar Slah
Restaurant La Mamma
El Ali Restaurant & Cafe

More things to see in Tunisia

Sidi Bou Said

This quaint and delightfully picturesque village sits on top of a cliff with houses that have whitewashed walls and petite proportions. The Mediterranean provides a chic backdrop to this stunning village which snowbirds can enjoy as they stroll its streets and shop at local stalls.

Kainouan

This ancient city is riddled with mosques, tombs, and madrassas. It is one of the top four major Muslim cities and its ethereal beauty continues to draw those who are from other faiths or irreligious to visit this feat of Arabic architecture.

Carthage

This UNESCO heritage site is all that remains of one of the major military rivals of ancient Rome. Situated next to the sea, snowbirds can immerse themselves in North Africa's ancient past and stroll through the extensive ruins of this once formidable city.

Bardo National Museum

Massive displays of stunning mosaic grace the interior of this museum which is among the top museums in North Africa. The most treasured and important mosaics in Africa can be seen within the walls of the Bardo and showcases how skilled and masterful artists of the Byzantine and Roman era were.

El Jem Amphitheatre

Surrounded by a modern town, this remnant of the Roman empire's presence in Tunisia is truly a sight to behold. It is one of the highlights of Tunisia's tourist attractions and it gives solid insight into what amphitheaters from old times were like.