Qaşr al Ḩumayrah

Ruins Small fortress ruins in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

A small fortress in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya. Travelers interested in regional fortifications and upland routes often include this qaṣr on day trips from nearby towns.

Qaṣr al Ḥumayrah is recorded as a qasr in Jabal al Akhdar, northeastern Libya, and is catalogued by its latitude and longitude. It is not prominent in mainstream archaeological or tourist literature.

Information on the visible remains, visitor access, and facilities is limited in publicly available sources. Those interested in visiting should seek current local guidance and permissions.

There are no well-documented construction dates or historical narratives for this specific qasr in common references. The classification as a qasr indicates a fortified residential or local defensive role historically, but site-specific history is not widely published.

Located in the Jabal al Akhdar region; use the coordinates above to locate the site and consult regional maps or local authorities for nearby settlements and landscape context.

  • Coordinates: 32.87 N, 21.62889 E
Qaşr al Ḩumayrah
32.8700, 21.6289

How to Get to Qaşr al Ḩumayrah #

Drive from Al Bayda or Marj to Jabal al Akhdar and follow local tracks toward the site; the last kilometers are frequently unpaved. A local driver or guide is recommended to navigate the final approach and permissions.

Tips for Visiting Qaşr al Ḩumayrah #

  • Talk to residents of nearby villages for access information; they usually know the safest tracks.
  • Bring shade and water in summer - some sites are exposed and offer little cover.
  • Carry cash for any incidental local fees or for hiring transport - card payments are rarely an option.

Best Time to Visit Qaşr al Ḩumayrah #

Spring and autumn provide the best balance of comfort and access for visiting.

Spring
March-May · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Pleasant temperatures and greener landscape in the highlands.
Autumn
September-November · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Good weather for exploration with softer afternoon light.
Summer
June-August · 25-34°C (77-93°F)
Hot and dry; plan visits for early morning or late afternoon.

Weather & Climate near Qaşr al Ḩumayrah #

Climate

Qaşr al Ḩumayrah'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 9°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 19°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
5.1 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 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 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 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
4.0 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 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
72%
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 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 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 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

September

September 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°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 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 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

November

November is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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