Qaşr Jabrah
Ruins Ruined fortification in Derna District, Libya
How to Get to Qaşr Jabrah #
From the city of Derna (the administrative center of Derna District), Qaṣr Jabrah is reached by road heading inland and west; travel is by private car or hire vehicle and final access may require driving on unpaved tracks. Confirm directions and security status in Derna before departing; local drivers know the minor roads and the best approach.
Tips for Visiting Qaşr Jabrah #
- Confirm security and access locally before you go; some sites require permission from local authorities or landowners.
- Arrange transport from Derna - there is no reliable public transit to rural qasr; a 4x4 is often necessary on dirt tracks.
- Visit in the morning for cooler light and to avoid vehicle dust stirred up by midday winds.
Best Time to Visit Qaşr Jabrah #
Best visited in spring or autumn when coastal Cyrenaica is mild and access tracks are driest.
Weather & Climate near Qaşr Jabrah #
Qaşr Jabrah's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
