With a population of 71 546, Monastir is the largest city in Monastir, Tunisia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Monastir has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monastir in August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Monastir, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 7 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Monastir from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h 30m.
Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 130 km from Monastir. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Tunis.
From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Thalassa Monastir to great affordable options like the Sahara Beach Aquapark, Monastir offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 135 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.10 per litre in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.13 and C$ 17.50.