Gasr es Sahabi Ruins

Prehistoric tomb complex and rock shelters in Libya

Gasr es Sahabi at a Glance#

Address: Gasr es Sahabi, Al Wahat District, Libya

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