Libya Weather
🇱🇾 1 city covered · Africa
· hot desert climate
Best time to visit
January to May
Weather in Libya at a glance
Our Libya coverage centers on Tripoli, which has a hot desert climate. Expect average highs around 91°F (33°C) in August and 63°F (17°C) in January, with about 46 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Tripoli - annual average 69°
- Best time to visit: January to May
- Climate type: hot desert
The bigger picture
Tripoli averages 10.8 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 237 mm (9.3 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to May. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Tripoli climate page.
Live weather across Libya today
Libya cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 69° | Aug · 91° | Jan · 50° | 46 | 10.8 | 0 |
Libya weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 50° | 7 | 8.9 h/day |
| February | 65° | 51° | 6 | 9.4 h/day |
| March | 69° | 54° | 5 | 10.5 h/day |
| April | 75° | 58° | 2 | 11.2 h/day |
| May | 81° | 64° | 1 | 12.0 h/day |
| June | 88° | 70° | 1 | 13.1 h/day |
| July | 90° | 73° | 0 | 13.3 h/day |
| August | 91° | 75° | 1 | 12.4 h/day |
| September | 89° | 74° | 3 | 11.5 h/day |
| October | 82° | 68° | 6 | 9.7 h/day |
| November | 74° | 60° | 5 | 9.3 h/day |
| December | 66° | 53° | 9 | 8.8 h/day |
Libya weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Libya?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to May offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Libya?
Snow is essentially absent in the Libya cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Libya like?
The covered cities fall under hot desert climate. That means intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain.
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