Tripoli, Libya Weather
Tripoli hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 93°F (34°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 91°F (33°C).
Current conditions in detail
Tripoli weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Tripoli looks sunny, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 82°. Rain is unlikely (3% chance). Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Tripoli 14-day forecast
About the weather in Tripoli
Tripoli has a hot desert climate, marked by intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain. Average daytime highs range from about 63°F (17°C) in January to around 91°F (33°C) in August, and the city records roughly 46 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Tripoli weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 63°F (17°C)
- Record high: 114°F (46°C) · Record low: 39°F (4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert - intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 91°F (33°C) and overnight lows stay near 75°F (24°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 63°F (17°C) and lows around 50°F (10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 114°F (46°C) and dropped as low as 39°F (4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.2 inches (56 mm) of rain over 9 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.3 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Tripoli is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); rain falls on about 9 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Tripoli is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Tripoli runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); rain falls on about 14 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Tripoli is mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 52°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Tripoli by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 50° | 7 | 1.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 63% |
| February | 65° | 51° | 6 | 1.2 in | 9.4 h/day | 64% |
| March | 69° | 54° | 5 | 0.8 in | 10.5 h/day | 63% |
| April | 75° | 58° | 2 | 0.5 in | 11.2 h/day | 61% |
| May | 81° | 64° | 1 | 0.2 in | 12.0 h/day | 59% |
| June | 88° | 70° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.1 h/day | 59% |
| July | 90° | 73° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.3 h/day | 63% |
| August | 91° | 75° | 1 | 0.1 in | 12.4 h/day | 64% |
| September | 89° | 74° | 3 | 0.7 in | 11.5 h/day | 63% |
| October | 82° | 68° | 6 | 1.0 in | 9.7 h/day | 65% |
| November | 74° | 60° | 5 | 1.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 63% |
| December | 66° | 53° | 9 | 2.2 in | 8.8 h/day | 66% |