Radès
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Radès month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Radès are typically April, May and November, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and March the wettest (about 54 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.4 | 8.5 | 35 | 8.1 |
| February | 17.7 | 8.9 | 41 | 9.1 |
| March | 19.4 | 10.2 | 54 | 9.9 |
| April | 22.1 | 12.2 | 48 | 10.8 |
| May | 25.8 | 15.3 | 43 | 11.8 |
| June | 31.5 | 19.7 | 17 | 12.8 |
| July | 35.1 | 22.5 | 2 | 13.1 |
| August | 34.2 | 22.7 | 15 | 12.6 |
| September | 30.7 | 21.1 | 42 | 10.8 |
| October | 26.4 | 17.4 | 52 | 9.5 |
| November | 21.4 | 13.0 | 41 | 8.7 |
| December | 17.6 | 10.3 | 46 | 7.9 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1862
High dignitaries built houses such as houses in a Hispano-Arabic style decorated with gardens such as those of governor Mokhtar Ben Zid and brigadier general Allala Ben Frija, who built a house there in 1862.
- Documented history · 1905
One can quote the colonial villa built in 1905 and bought by the Grand Vizier M'hamed Chenik, which gives it Hispano-Moorish and Italian styles; His brother Hassen, a notable landowner, lived in the villa Vacherot, which became his residence in the middle of the 20th century.
- 2001 Mediterranean Games
Hosted in Radès, for which the Radès Sports City was built.
- 2004 African Cup of Nations
Hosted at the Olympic Stadium in Radès.
- 2005 World Men's Handball Championship
Hosted at the Salle Omnisport de Radès after its opening in January 2005.
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01 · OverviewRadès, in brief
Radès is a harbour city in the Ben Arous Governorate of Tunisia. It lies about 9 km southeast of the capital Tunis.
Where is Radès situated?
The town is positioned at latitude 36.76946 and longitude 10.27468, within the Africa/Tunis time zone. It has a population of 72 209 and uses the Tunisian dinar (TND) as currency. The official languages are Arabic (ar‑TN) and French.
What historic names has the city borne?
In Roman times the settlement was known as Maxula Prates, a civitas of the province of Africa. The modern name derives from the Latin phrase “Maxula per rates,” meaning “Maxula by the rafts,” a reference to a boat station that linked the coastal road with Carthage.
How did the landscape evolve through the centuries?
During the Hafsid era vineyards spread across the surrounding hillsides. In the 19th century, affluent families and officials built houses in a Hispano‑Arabic style, often set in gardens on the hills and along the beach. The city today includes several sub‑areas such as Radès Medina, Radès Méliane, Rades Forêt, Chouchet Radès, El Malleha, Noubou, The Olympic City, Rades Montjil, Rades Echat, and the Way to Zahra district and El Oulija.
What sporting infrastructure characterises Radès?
The Radès Sports City, constructed for the 2001 Mediterranean Games, comprised the Olympic Stadium, an athletics stadium and an Olympic swimming pool. It subsequently hosted the 2004 African Cup of Nations, the 2005 World Men’s Handball Championship, the 2015 and 2017 FIBA AfroBasket tournaments, and the African Men’s Handball Championships of 2006 and 2020. The local club Étoile Sportive de Radès represents the city in national competitions.
Which historic transport link served the coastal area?
From 1902 until the 1920s a narrow‑gauge tramway ran between the Maxula‑Radès station and the Mediterranean coast, following Boulevard Massicault for roughly two kilometres.
For further details, see the Radès article on Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Radès
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01 · Q&AWhere is Radès located and what are its coordinates?
Radès is situated in Tunisia at geographic coordinates 36.7695, 10.2747 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Radès?
Radès has a recorded population of approximately 72,209 and observes the Africa/Tunis time zone (TND).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Radès?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Radès include ar-TN, fr, and the circulating currency is TND.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Radès?
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