Martyrs' Square, Tripoli
Martyrs' Square is a prominent square located in Tripoli, Libya. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The weather in Tripoli is warmest from June through September, with daily highs ranging from 28 °C to 31 °C and little to no rainfall. The cooler months, from November through January, see the highest rainfall, ranging from 50 mm to 71 mm. Mitiga International Airport is the closest airport, located 10 km away. The square itself is located in the center of Tripoli, 1 km from the capital.
Visitors can combine a trip to the square with visits to nearby landmarks. The Red Castle Museum is 0.1 km away, while the Tripoli Cathedral and the Arch of Marcus Aurelius are both 0.7 km from the square.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 71 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 34 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 50 | 68 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
