What’s the climate like in Libya?
The current climate of Libya features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 38°C during the day to lows of 18°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Libya in recent years was 60°C in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in December 2014.
On average, Libya receives 216 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of Libya is based on weather data from Tripoli. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Libya for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Libya?
The best time to visit Libya for sunny weather is January through May and September through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Libya. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Libya
The climate table of Libya shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 18 | 24 | 32 | 27 | 36 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 52 | 57 | 6,6 | 0,3 | 0,9 | 1,4 | 0 | 0,5 | 6,2 | 22 | 25 | 44 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 38°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 18°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 216 mm per year, averaging 18 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in July, 0,3 mm in April and 0,5 mm in August
- Wettest months: 57 mm in February, 52 mm in January and 44 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Libya
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Libya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Libya
This graph shows how much precipitation Libya gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Libya
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Libya. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Libya
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Libya. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Libya
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Libya over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Libya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Libya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
