Red Castle Museum
The Red Castle Museum is a national and archaeological museum in Tripoli. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Libya.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from June to September, when daily highs reach between 28 °C and 31 °C and there is little to no rain. The cooler months from December to February see daily highs between 16 °C and 18 °C and more frequent rainfall.
Mitiga International Airport is the nearest airport, located 10 km from the museum. The site is 1 km from the capital, Tripoli. While visiting, you can walk to nearby locations such as Martyrs' Square, Tripoli, which is 0.1 km away, the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, 0.6 km away, or Tripoli Cathedral, located 0.8 km from the museum.
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.
