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Jebel Akhdar (Libya)

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Jebel Akhdar in northeastern Libya forms a Mediterranean-climate upland of terraces and pine forests overlooking the Cyrenaican coast; travelers visit for cooler summer air, mountain villages, and coastal drives when conditions permit.

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Jebel Akhdar (Libya) essentials

Address: Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain), Cyrenaica region, Libya

Jebel Akhdar, or the “Green Mountain,” is a highland region in northeastern Libya within the historical region of Cyrenaica. The area is distinguished by higher rainfall and more temperate conditions than much of Libya, allowing for more vegetation and agriculture.

The range forms a coastal plateau with towns and cultivated land, and it has been an important cultural and economic region within Cyrenaica. The landscape contrasts with the arid interior and has historically supported denser settlement.

Geographically the Jebel Akhdar lies along Libya’s northeastern Mediterranean coast and is associated with coastal cities and inland towns within the Cyrenaica administrative area.

  • Climate and land use: It forms a Mediterranean-climate highland in northeastern Libya that receives more rainfall than surrounding desert and supports agriculture and towns that are less common elsewhere in the country.
  • Regional context: Part of the Cyrenaica region of Libya, the area has served historically as a populated and agriculturally productive plateau distinct from Libya’s arid interior.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Jebel Akhdar (Libya)#

Best visited in spring (March-May) when temperatures are milder and the landscape is relatively greener.

Spring
Mar-May · 15-25°C
Pleasant temperatures and greener landscapes after winter rains-often the most comfortable time for visits.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 25-35°C
Hot and dry conditions; interior areas can be very warm and outdoor activities are more strenuous.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 10-20°C
Mild winter temperatures with the coolest and often wettest weather of the year.

Weather & Climate near Jebel Akhdar (Libya)#

Climate

Jebel Akhdar (Libya)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 5° - 14° 7° 91 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.4 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
February Good 5° - 14° 7° 80 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 35 mm some cloud 69% 4.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Excellent 9° - 21° 15° 16 mm mostly sunny 63% 4.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 12° - 25° 18° 8 mm mostly sunny 58% 3.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.7h
June Ideal 16° - 29° 22° 1 mm clear 57% 4.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.1h
July Ideal 17° - 29° 23° 0 mm clear 62% 4.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.9h
August Ideal 17° - 29° 23° 0 mm clear 64% 3.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 16° - 28° 22° 4 mm clear 63% 3.4 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 13° - 25° 19° 28 mm mostly sunny 66% 4.1 m/s 1.2 high 11.2h
November Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 37 mm some cloud 71% 4.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
December Very Good 7° - 15° 11° 76 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.2 m/s 0.5 low 9.9h