Qaşr al Ḩamām

Ruins Fortified ruin in Jabal al Akhdar highlands, Libya

A qaṣr in Jabal al Akhdar, northeastern Libya. The castle ruins draw attention from those exploring the region’s upland villages and historic defensive sites.

Qaṣr al Ḥamām is listed in records as a qasr located in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya, and is identified by its geographic coordinates. It does not feature prominently in widely distributed guidebooks or archaeological summaries.

Publicly available information about the site’s condition, interpretive signage, or visitor services is limited. Confirming access and safety through local sources is recommended prior to any visit.

No specific historical construction date, patron, or detailed sequence of use is clearly documented in standard references for this qasr. Its name and classification indicate a fortified function, but particulars are not well recorded in available sources.

The site sits within the Jabal al Akhdar administrative area; the coordinates above provide precise placement for mapping and local inquiry.

  • Coordinates: 32.81357 N, 21.48452 E
Qaşr al Ḩamām
32.8136, 21.4845

How to Get to Qaşr al Ḩamām #

Approach from Al Bayda or other towns in Jabal al Akhdar by car; local unpaved tracks commonly lead to the site. Hire a local driver or guide for reliable navigation and permission enquiries.

Tips for Visiting Qaşr al Ḩamām #

  • Ask locals in Jabal al Akhdar for the best access route; they often know which tracks remain passable.
  • Bring a camera with a zoom - some features can be viewed only from outside fenced properties.
  • Be mindful of livestock and farm activities when approaching qasr located on working land.

Best Time to Visit Qaşr al Ḩamām #

Spring and autumn are ideal for visiting qasr in the Jabal al Akhdar area.

Spring
March-May · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Green season in Jabal al Akhdar; pleasant for walking.
Autumn
September-November · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Stable and pleasant weather with good light conditions.
Winter
December-February · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Cool and occasionally wet; check tracks before traveling.

Weather & Climate near Qaşr al Ḩamām #

Climate

Subtropical 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.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

82 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 25°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 27°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 19°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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