Qaşr aţ Ţawīl

Ruins Prominent fortress ruin in Benghazi District, Libya

A qaṣr in Benghazi District, northeastern Libya. Its fortress ruins are a point of interest for visitors exploring Benghazi’s wider historic landscape and coastal approaches.

Qaşr aţ Ţawīl
32.2107, 20.3028

How to Get to Qaşr aţ Ţawīl #

Drive from Benghazi toward the rural interior; final access is usually over unpaved tracks. Ask local drivers or residents for precise directions and permission information.

Tips for Visiting Qaşr aţ Ţawīl #

  • Check current security advice and permissions in Benghazi District before traveling to rural qasr.
  • Speak with local residents - they are often the best source of directions and historical context.
  • Bring a charged phone with offline maps - the area has limited signage and services.

Best Time to Visit Qaşr aţ Ţawīl #

Spring and autumn are the most favorable seasons for visiting in Benghazi District.

Spring
March-May · 14-24°C (57-75°F)
Mild weather and clearer views inland from Benghazi.
Autumn
September-November · 19-29°C (66-84°F)
Pleasant temperatures and steady light for exploration.
Summer
June-August · 27-35°C (81-95°F)
Very hot; early morning visits recommended.

Weather & Climate near Qaşr aţ Ţawīl #

Climate

Qaşr aţ Ţawīl's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 32°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

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

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.5 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 9°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 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 10°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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