If you plan to travel to Tunisia in January, then keep in mind that you can look at the beauties of this country and find places where you can relax, but not on the beach. Such circumstances are caused by the weather in the country at this time of the year. However, do not be discouraged if you have purchased a ticket. Holidays in Tunisia in January is a great opportunity to see historical and cultural attractions. So, what to see in Tunisia in the winter and what weather awaits tourists? We will talk about this later.
Weather in Tunisia
In January, Tunisian weather conditions are quite changeable. This month in resort towns it can be both sunny and calm, and only the sound of a wave breaking on the shore will be heard, and there may be a storm and rain with a cloudy sky. Therefore, expect that the weather during your vacation can change several times, so you need to collect your luggage accordingly. If we talk about the temperature in Tunisia in January, then it is pretty cool by the standards of Africa. At night, the air warms up only from four to six degrees of heat, and at noon you can enjoy fourteen to sixteen degrees (if it is sunny outside).
Beach holiday
Weather conditions certainly do not contribute to beach holidays. Only very seasoned sports people or those who are used to cold water (for example, residents of the Baltic states) can afford bathing in the January cold. The average water temperature reaches a mark of no more than fourteen to fifteen degrees of heat. At the same time, there are often waves at sea (and sometimes this is a real storm). Therefore, in addition to cold water, this factor also interferes with bathing. However, sometimes travelers from our latitudes are immersed in water, but only during the Epiphany, for the sake of fun, in order to maintain tradition.
But in general, to visit the beaches, if you arrived in Tunisia in January, it is possible. Comfortable conditions will provide reliable shelter from the winds - all kinds of umbrellas, for example. It is unlikely that you will be able to sunbathe this month, but you should not be too long in the sun, as ultraviolet rays, one way or another, affect human health.
Thalassotherapy
A true tourist will find something to do upon arrival in Tunisia in January. Traveler reviews indicate that excellent thalassotherapy centers operate in this country. Moreover, the cost of such services in January is much lower (discounts up to half the price), since this is the time of the low tourist season. During this period there will be no queue, you will be able to choose a complex of therapy in accordance with your requirements and wishes, as well as choose the time of the session. Keep in mind the fact that in January the cost of housing is lower, travel agencies provide various promotions and special offers for travelers.
Tunisia Attractions
If you arrived in Tunisia in January, be sure to go to the capital of the country. During such an excursion you can see modern life, walk through fashionable areas, and if you want, feel the color of the ancient Medina. Here you can feel the atmosphere of oriental bazaars, bargain plenty, purchase souvenir products that will remind you of exotic Tunisia.
Fans of museum exhibits will like the Bardo Museum, which is located in the palace building. Here you can look at antiquities of both the Stone Age and the period of the empire. It is here that the world's largest collection of Roman mosaics is located.
It is also worth a trip to Carthage, where you will get into the atmosphere of the Punic period and see the remains of an amazing amphitheater.
You may be surprised, but in Tunisia there is something like its own Disneyland. This is the territory of the amusement park in the resort of Yasmine Hammamet. Architectural park structures can resemble the ancient view of Carthage. There are a large number of restaurants serving both local and European cuisine; establishments with a hookah, cozy cafes in an oriental style, bakeries, etc. Here you can also buy souvenirs or buy clothes in numerous small boutiques.
If you are nevertheless more interested in the history of the country, especially in the Roman period, then you should book a sightseeing trip to Duggu. This is an ancient city whose remains in Tunisia are best preserved. You will be struck by the architecture of Douggie, in particular the building of the majestic amphitheater of ancient times, which is dedicated to Jupiter.
Holiday Prices
Do you want to save money and relax at the same time? Then buy tickets to Tunisia in January. Last-minute tour in the winter will definitely be cheaper, compared with the high tourist season. A week of relaxation in Tunisia for two (including airfare and accommodation) will cost you only eight hundred dollars.