Acacus Mountains Akukas
Libya UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Acacus Mountains are a mountain range and archaeological site in the Ghat District of Libya. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this location covers 39240 square kilometers and is part of the Tadrart and the Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site experiences daily highs from 15 °C in January to 36 °C in June, with lows ranging from 2 °C to 20 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with monthly totals between 0 mm and 2 mm. January, February, November, and December offer cooler daily highs between 15 °C and 22 °C, while summer months from May to September see daily highs reach 33 °C to 36 °C.
The nearest airport is Tiska Djanet Airport in Djanet, Algeria, located 107 km away. The site is 938 km from the capital city of Tripoli.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 36 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 19 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 22 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
