Jabal Arkanu

Mountain Desert mountain in Kufra District, southeastern Libya

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Jabal Arkanu
Jabal Arkanu (Arkanu Mountain), Kufra District, Libya
22.2500, 24.7500
No formal entrance fee (mountain area)

How to Get to Jabal Arkanu #

Reach is overland from settlements in the Kufra District; travel in this part of Libya requires permits, reliable local contacts, and sturdy off-road vehicles. International visitors should consult current travel advisories and coordinate with local guides.

Tips for Visiting Jabal Arkanu #

  • Ensure adequate water, navigation equipment and local guidance - this is a remote Saharan route with few services.
  • Travel during cooler months (late autumn to early spring) to avoid daytime extremes.
  • If crossing remote areas, inform local authorities or nomadic leaders and travel in a convoy if possible.

Best Time to Visit Jabal Arkanu #

Best visited in the cooler months (November-March) when desert temperatures are tolerable for exploration.

Winter and cool season
Nov -Mar · 5 -20°C (41 -68°F)
Most comfortable for trekking in the Sahara; avoid the summer heat.
Spring and autumn
Apr -May, Sep -Oct · 15 -30°C (59 -86°F)
Variable conditions; prepare for warm days and cooler nights.

Weather & Climate near Jabal Arkanu #

Climate

Jabal Arkanu's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AprilMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 28°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 33°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 36°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

June

June is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 38°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 37°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 36°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 32°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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