Climate: The Libyan Desert is one of the harshest and most arid in the
world, and decades can go by without rain in certain areas, but
this harsh interior is tempered by the Mediterranean climate in the
north. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are cooler with lower
temperatures in the evening, and rainfall is minimal. The desert is
more extreme; hot in the day and cold at night. Spring and autumn
experience the
, a hot, dry and dusty desert wind that can last from
a day to four days, bringing temperatures in the coastal areas up
to 122°F (50°C). June to October is the best time to travel to
Libya, particularly to the coastal areas, as temperatures are in
the more manageable region of 80°F (27°C).
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