Haua Fteah Archaeological Site

Prehistoric cave and archaeological site with ancient artifacts

A large limestone cave in Cyrenaica, Haua Fteah contains long archaeological sequences from the Paleolithic onward; it attracts archaeologists and students studying human prehistory.

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Haua Fteah at a Glance#

Address: Haua Fteah, Jabal al Akhdar region, Libya

How to Get to Haua Fteah#

Located in northeastern Libya (Jabal al Akhdar); access is subject to regional security conditions and typically arranged through scientific or cultural institutions with local permits.

Tips for Visiting Haua Fteah#

  • If planning fieldwork, contact local archaeological authorities - the site is sensitive and research-focused.
  • Bring sun protection and water; the region's climate can be hot and dry.
  • Visit the accompanying small museum displays to get context on the cave's long human sequences.

Best Time to Visit Haua Fteah#

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons; due to regional instability, check safety advisories and permissions.

Spring-Autumn
Mar-Nov · 15-28°C
Moderate temperatures better for field visits.

Weather & Climate near Haua Fteah#

Climate

Haua Fteah's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 10° - 17° 14° 76 mm some cloud 72% 5.0 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
February Very Good 10° - 18° 14° 51 mm some cloud 71% 4.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Excellent 11° - 20° 15° 26 mm mostly sunny 71% 5.2 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Excellent 13° - 22° 18° 9 mm mostly sunny 70% 5.6 m/s 1.7 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 16° - 25° 20° 4 mm mostly sunny 70% 4.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.7h
June Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 1 mm clear 72% 4.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.1h
July Ideal 21° - 29° 25° 0 mm clear 75% 4.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.9h
August Ideal 21° - 30° 26° 0 mm clear 74% 5.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 20° - 29° 24° 5 mm clear 71% 5.1 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 26° 22° 34 mm mostly sunny 70% 4.6 m/s 1.1 high 11.2h
November Ideal 15° - 23° 19° 35 mm mostly sunny 68% 4.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
December Very Good 12° - 19° 15° 68 mm some cloud 71% 4.6 m/s 0.5 low 9.9h