Qaşr as Suwayrah Ruins

Ancient fort ruins in Jabal al Akhdar, Libya

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.

Qaşr as Suwayrah at a Glance#

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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.

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.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
5.1 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 (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

54 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

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 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 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° – 22°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
5.6 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°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° – 29°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is warm with highs of 30°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° – 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.1 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
5.1 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
5.2 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 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.6 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 (35 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.3 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. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

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

Nearby Attractions to Qaşr as Suwayrah#

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