Weather & climate · Tripoli

Best Time to Visit Libya

May to June and October

The best time to visit Libya is May to June and October, when daytime highs in Tripoli are around 24–27°C. April, July to September and November are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (31°C by day), February the coldest (12°C at night).

31°C

Warmest: August

12°C

Coldest nights: February

254 mm

Rain per year

51 mm

Wettest: December

Libya weather by month

Jan16°C13°C44 mm
Feb16°C12°C38 mm
Mar18°C13°C20 mm
Apr21°C15°C8 mm
May24°C18°C5 mm
Jun27°C21°C2 mm
Jul30°C25°C0 mm
Aug31°C26°C1 mm
Sep29°C25°C21 mm
Oct26°C22°C29 mm
Nov22°C18°C35 mm
Dec18°C15°C51 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	16°C	13°C	44 mm	69%	39%	Fair
February	16°C	12°C	38 mm	69%	39%	Fair
March	18°C	13°C	20 mm	69%	35%	Fair
April	21°C	15°C	8 mm	69%	33%	Good
May	24°C	18°C	5 mm	68%	30%	Best time
June	27°C	21°C	2 mm	67%	18%	Best time
July	30°C	25°C	0 mm	66%	8%	Good
August	31°C	26°C	1 mm	66%	10%	Good
September	29°C	25°C	21 mm	66%	22%	Good
October	26°C	22°C	29 mm	66%	31%	Best time
November	22°C	18°C	35 mm	64%	37%	Good
December	18°C	15°C	51 mm	67%	43%	Fair

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Tripoli (32.88, 13.17). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Libya have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Libya?

May to June and October. The best time to visit Libya is May to June and October, when daytime highs in Tripoli are around 24–27°C. April, July to September and November are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (31°C by day), February the coldest (12°C at night).

What is the hottest month in Libya?

August, with average highs of 31°C in Tripoli.

What is the coldest month in Libya?

February, when nights drop to about 12°C and days reach 16°C.

What is the rainiest month in Libya?

December with about 51 mm; July is the driest (0 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Libya?

January is the least comfortable month on average: 16°C by day and 44 mm of rain.

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