Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Libya with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Libya in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Libya with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 18°C, with nights close to 12°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Libya will be around 18°C, with nights close to 12°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 52 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 26% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Libya. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Libya in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
52 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Libya?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Libya. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Libya in January
With 60°C, Libya hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 22°C.
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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.
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Daily Temperature in January in Libya
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Libya, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Libya
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Libya, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Libya.
Daily UV Index in January in Libya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Libya, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Libya Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Libya, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Libya Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Libya, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Libya
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Libya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
