Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Libya in January
In January, average daytime highs across the 21 cities listed in Libya range from 12.5°C in Al Bayḑā’ to 17.2°C in Ajdabiya. Monthly rainfall ranges from 3.0 mm in Sabha to 75 mm in Tripoli.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
January in Libya
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 16.3°C10.6°C | 10.6°C | 75 | 9.1 |
| Benghazi | 16.6°C11.0°C | 11.0°C | 39 | 7.6 |
| Misratah | 16.8°C11.5°C | 11.5°C | 44 | 7.7 |
| Zliten | 17.2°C10.0°C | 10.0°C | 26 | 5.9 |
| Al Khums | 16.7°C10.9°C | 10.9°C | 61 | 8.6 |
| Az Zāwīyah | 16.7°C9.5°C | 9.5°C | 29 | 5.4 |
| Janzūr | 16.6°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 30 | 6.1 |
| Sabha | 17.2°C4.6°C | 4.6°C | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| Tobruk | 16.8°C10.3°C | 10.3°C | 20 | 4.0 |
| Ajdabiya | 17.2°C8.9°C | 8.9°C | 13 | 3.7 |
| Al Ajaylat | 16.8°C9.2°C | 9.2°C | 26 | 5.0 |
| Al Bayḑā’ | 12.5°C6.6°C | 6.6°C | 58 | 11.2 |
| Sirte | 17.0°C10.4°C | 10.4°C | 35 | 6.6 |
| Darnah | 16.6°C10.1°C | 10.1°C | 31 | 5.8 |
| Al Jumayl | 16.4°C9.3°C | 9.3°C | 16 | 3.5 |
| Qaşr Bin Ghashīr | 16.6°C8.4°C | 8.4°C | 33 | 6.1 |
| Tājūrā’ | 16.3°C10.7°C | 10.7°C | 75 | 9.1 |
| Al Marj | 14.6°C8.0°C | 8.0°C | 49 | 9.4 |
| Şabrātah | 16.7°C9.4°C | 9.4°C | 26 | 5.0 |
| Şurmān | 16.8°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 26 | 5.0 |
| Msalātah | 15.2°C8.8°C | 8.8°C | 30 | 6.0 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.