Tripoli Cathedral
Tripoli Cathedral is a mosque located in Algeria Square in Tripoli, Libya. Built in 1928, the structure features Romanesque Revival architecture and is currently used as a place of worship for Islam. It ranks as the 7th most looked-up sight in Libya on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Tripoli is mild during the spring and autumn, with temperatures between 19 °C and 26 °C, making these seasons suitable for walking around the city. Summer months are warmer, reaching highs of 31 °C in August with little to no rain. Winter brings cooler temperatures around 16 °C to 18 °C and higher rainfall, particularly in January and December when monthly totals reach 68 mm to 71 mm.
The nearest airport is Mitiga International Airport, located 10 km away. Since the cathedral is in the center of Tripoli, it is close to other sites of interest. You can combine a visit with the Red Castle Museum, which is 0.8 km away, Martyrs' Square at 0.7 km, or the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, situated 1.4 km from the cathedral.
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.
