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Jabal al Gharbi
Jabal al Gharbi
Jabal al Gharbi, Libya

Gharyan

Gharyan is a city in Jabal al Gharbi, Libya, 704 m above sea level. It has a population of about 123,456 (2021). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now26°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population123,456
Local time17:37
32.17° N, 13.02° EElevation 704 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Gharyanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low26° / 18°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gharyan at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

50 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Gharyan

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Sunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct26°20°
Fri23 Oct26°19°
Sat24 Oct23°19°
Sun25 Oct22°18°0.8 mm
Mon26 Oct19°17°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct20°16°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct20°15°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct22°16°
Fri30 Oct21°15°
Sat31 Oct22°16°

When to go to Gharyan

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score597193968069636064839160
High13°15°19°23°28°32°34°34°31°26°20°15°
Low7°8°10°13°17°21°22°23°21°18°13°9°
Rain (mm)78443716102018313450
Wet days753231015549

What's on in Gharyan

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Gharyan

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Martyred square "Emilio De bono- Ex known nameViewpoints
1.3 km
منزل عمرMountain huts
2.9 km
السواعديهMountain huts
4.3 km
معسكر بومعادCamp sites
5.6 km
وادي غانViewpoints
9 km

Nature around Gharyan

Nature in Libya

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Libya seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Gharyan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gharyan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Tajura 35 km ↗1974 · 119 km
5.2Tripoli 34 km ↑1988 · 115 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Libya

Universities and research institutes

University of GharyanUniversity or college · founded 1991

Gharyan from above

Getting to Gharyan

Mitiga International AirportMJI
84 km

Places near Gharyan

Places with a climate like Gharyan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gharyan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gharyan.
What is the hottest month in Gharyan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Gharyan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gharyan?
December is the wettest month with about 50 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.