Qaşr Qaddās

Ruins Historic fort ruins in Misrata District, Libya

A qaṣr in Misrata District, Libya, notable as a local fortress ruin. It features on itineraries focused on coastal forts and the material history of the region.

Qaṣr Qaddās is recorded as a landmark in Misrata District, Libya, and the name indicates a castle or fortified site. Its mapped coordinates are 31.68543° N, 15.03361° E.

This is a lesser-known site with little published information in standard travel or academic sources, so there are no widely reported visitor highlights, dimensions, or facilities. Information about the site’s physical condition or accessibility is limited in public references.

No authoritative historical details are readily available in common sources about builders, construction date, or historical functions for this named location. Specialist historical or archaeological investigation would be required to provide a documented history.

The site lies within Misrata District at the coordinates above; further local geographic details and distances to nearby towns are not broadly published in accessible sources.

  • Coordinates: 31.68543° N, 15.03361° E
  • Administrative region: Situated in Misrata District, Libya
  • Documentation: Limited publicly available information on condition or access
Qaşr Qaddās
31.6854, 15.0336

How to Get to Qaşr Qaddās #

Drive from Misrata toward the district interior and follow local roads; the final approach often requires a vehicle with some clearance. Local drivers and residents provide the most reliable navigation.

Tips for Visiting Qaşr Qaddās #

  • Check local security briefings and permissions in Misrata before travel.
  • Hire a driver from Misrata with knowledge of rural access tracks.
  • Approach in the morning for softer light and calmer winds; late afternoons are good for texture in photographs.

Best Time to Visit Qaşr Qaddās #

Spring and autumn are preferable for temperature and light conditions.

Spring
March-May · 14-24°C (57-75°F)
Comfortable temperatures and greener fields around Misrata.
Autumn
September-November · 19-29°C (66-84°F)
Milder weather and clearer roads after summer dust storms.
Summer
June-August · 27-35°C (81-95°F)
Hot; plan morning visits to avoid heat.

Weather & Climate near Qaşr Qaddās #

Climate

Qaşr Qaddās's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 33°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

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

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

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

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 33°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 41 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

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