Climate Insights for Al Qaţrūn

, Murzuq, Libya

Hottest
June
39°C peak
Coldest
January
5°C low
Wettest
January
1mm rain
Best to Visit
March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Al Qaţrūn is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 4mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1mm of rainfall. Al Qaţrūn is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, August, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° Feb Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 7° Mar Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 13° Apr Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 19° May Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 23° Jun Max: 39° Average: 33° Min: 26° Jul Max: 39° Average: 33° Min: 25° Aug Max: 39° Average: 33° Min: 26° Sep Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 24° Oct Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 19° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 12° Dec Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Al Qaţrūn vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Al Qaţrūn is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1mm of rainfall. February and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Al Qaţrūn is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Al Qaţrūn, which began on March 20, 2026. Al Qaţrūn is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 39°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 11°
Feb 15°
Mar 20°
Apr 27°
May 31°
Jun 33°
Jul 33°
Aug 33°
Sep 31°
Oct 25°
Nov 19°
Dec 13°

The best time to visit Al Qaţrūn is during March and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al Qaţrūn based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
7 °C
22 °C
20 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
27 °C
23 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
34 °C
24 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
37 °C
24 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
39 °C
23 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
39 °C
22 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
39 °C
21 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
37 °C
21 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
32 °C
20 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
7 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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