Qaşr as Suwayrah

Ruins

A qaṣr in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya. The site's remains are visited by people following the district's network of upland forts and nearby coastal roads.

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Qaşr as Suwayrah essentials

Country: Libya
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dinar (ل.د)
Language: Arabic

Qaşr as Suwayrah at a Glance#

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Qaşr as Suwayrah#

Spring and autumn are the best seasons for visiting in Jabal al Akhdar.

Spring
March-May · 12-24°C (54-75°F)
Green season and milder temperatures - best for walking.
Autumn
September-November · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Pleasant conditions and good light for photography.
Winter
December-February · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Cool and sometimes rainy; tracks can be slippery.

Weather & Climate near Qaşr as Suwayrah#

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.

Air Quality: AQI 45 Good
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° 78 mm partly cloudy 72% 5.1 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
February Very Good 10° - 18° 14° 54 mm partly cloudy 71% 4.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Excellent 11° - 20° 15° 27 mm some cloud 71% 5.1 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Ideal 13° - 22° 18° 9 mm mostly sunny 70% 5.6 m/s 1.8 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 16° - 25° 20° 4 mm mostly sunny 70% 4.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.7h
June Ideal 19° - 29° 24° 1 mm clear 72% 4.4 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.1h
July Ideal 21° - 30° 25° 0 mm clear 75% 5.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.9h
August Ideal 22° - 30° 26° 0 mm clear 74% 5.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 20° - 29° 24° 4 mm clear 71% 5.2 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 26° 22° 32 mm mostly sunny 70% 4.6 m/s 1.2 high 11.2h
November Excellent 15° - 23° 19° 35 mm some cloud 68% 4.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
December Very Good 12° - 19° 15° 73 mm partly cloudy 71% 4.6 m/s 0.5 low 9.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Qaşr as Suwayrah#

Drive from towns in Jabal al Akhdar (Al Bayda/Marj) and follow local dirt tracks to the site; local advice on route and permissions is strongly recommended.

Tips for Visiting Qaşr as Suwayrah#

  • Ask local villagers for directions - they often know which tracks are passable and which are not.
  • Carry basic first-aid and water; facilities are scarce near these rural sites.
  • Avoid visiting after heavy rain as tracks to the site may be washed or muddy.