Gasr es Sahabi

Ruins Prehistoric tomb complex and rock shelters in Libya

Gasr es Sahabi
Gasr es Sahabi, Al Wahat District, Libya
30.0072, 20.7960

How to Get to Gasr es Sahabi #

Gasr es Sahabi is remote and best visited as part of an organized archaeological tour or with local permission. Access typically involves travel from coastal towns in eastern Libya; exact routes depend on current conditions and security advisories.

Tips for Visiting Gasr es Sahabi #

  • Visit with a local guide or as part of an organized tour; the site is remote and signage is minimal.
  • Bring water and sun protection; shaded areas are sparse and the desert heats quickly in the afternoon.

Best Time to Visit Gasr es Sahabi #

Best visited in the cooler months (late autumn to early spring) when desert temperatures are lower and easier for walking.

Winter/Spring
Nov-Apr · 10-22°C
Milder temperatures for walking the site; summers can be punishing.

Weather & Climate near Gasr es Sahabi #

Climate

Gasr es Sahabi'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 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.

82 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 31°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

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

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 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.

92 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm, feeling like 27°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

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