Gasr Banat

Archaeological Site Archaeological fortified site near Misrata, Libya

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Gasr Banat
31.4618, 14.7045

How to Get to Gasr Banat #

Gasr Banat is in Misrata District. Access typically requires a vehicle from Misrata city; local roads vary in quality. Check with Libyan antiquities authorities or local guides for precise directions and safety information.

Tips for Visiting Gasr Banat #

  • This is an archaeological site-avoid climbing on ruins and follow posted safety guidance.
  • Bring water and sun protection; the Libyan climate can be hot and dry in summer.
  • Local conditions can change-check with regional authorities for access and any permit requirements.

Best Time to Visit Gasr Banat #

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons to visit due to moderate temperatures.

Spring/Autumn
March-May, September-November · 15-28°C
Most comfortable weather for visiting inland archaeological sites.
Winter
December-February · 8-18°C
Cooler temperatures and lower visitor numbers; some rain possible.

Weather & Climate near Gasr Banat #

Climate

Gasr Banat's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 34°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 32°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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