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Houmt Souk
Photo: Chesdovi · CC BY 2.5
CountryTunisia
RegionTunisia
Best monthsApr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Nearest airportsDJE · Djerba Zarzis International Airport · 7 km
SFA · Sfax Thyna International Airport · 95 km
SFA · Sfax Thyna International Airport · 95 km
About
Houmt Souk, meaning literally: "The Market neighbourhood", is a commune and the main town of the island of Djerba, Tunisia. A popular tourist destination, it is best known for its traditional souk and the Aghlabid fortress.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Houmt Souk the warmest month is August (average high 34°) and the coolest is January (16°). Best months to visit: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
- Place Mongi BaliNature & park · 42 m
- جامع الشيخSight · 187 m
- كنيسة القديس يوسفSight · 268 m
- مسجد إبراهيم جمنيSight · 287 m
- جامع التركSight · 304 m
- مسجد الغربةSight · 350 m
- جامع بوعكازينSight · 390 m
- سيدي عباسSight · 575 m
- جامع سىدى البحرىSight · 628 m
- Musée du patrimoine traditionnel de DjerbaMuseum · 655 m
- سيدي غمراسنSight · 885 m
- برج غازي مصطفىMuseum · 929 m
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 18 |
| Low | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
Climate data: Wikipedia from the Ref:Djerba station, 9 km away (CC BY-SA)