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Libya's national averages run from 18 °C in January to 37 °C in July, with rainfall between 0 mm in July and 3 mm in December and 7.5–10.1 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are November, March and April. Its 22 regions span 25–31 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Tripoli
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- nan
- Area
- 1,623,739 km²
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When Libya shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.4 | 6.1 | 2.9 | 23.0 |
| February | 20.6 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 26.2 |
| March | 25.5 | 11.8 | 7.6 | 31.8 |
| April | 31.1 | 16.7 | 11.7 | 36.5 |
| May | 34.6 | 20.6 | 16.7 | 39.3 |
| June | 37.2 | 23.7 | 21.3 | 40.5 |
| July | 37.2 | 24.1 | 22.1 | 40.3 |
| August | 37.2 | 24.5 | 22.4 | 39.9 |
| September | 34.9 | 22.3 | 19.6 | 38.0 |
| October | 30.3 | 18.0 | 13.8 | 35.1 |
| November | 24.7 | 12.2 | 8.4 | 29.9 |
| December | 19.7 | 7.9 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 2 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 1 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 1 |
| September | 1 |
| October | 2 |
| November | 2 |
| December | 3 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 8.0 |
| February | 8.7 |
| March | 9.3 |
| April | 9.7 |
| May | 9.6 |
| June | 9.9 |
| July | 10.1 |
| August | 9.4 |
| September | 9.1 |
| October | 8.5 |
| November | 8.0 |
| December | 7.5 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2 | 10.5 | 19.4 |
| February | 14.8 | 10.6 | 21.4 |
| March | 16.3 | 11.6 | 22.1 |
| April | 16.9 | 12.8 | 22.1 |
| May | 16.4 | 12.2 | 21.3 |
| June | 15.4 | 12.5 | 19.1 |
| July | 14.9 | 12.4 | 17.9 |
| August | 14.2 | 11.9 | 17.2 |
| September | 13.9 | 11.2 | 17.1 |
| October | 13.6 | 10.6 | 17.0 |
| November | 12.7 | 9.8 | 16.1 |
| December | 13.8 | 10.3 | 18.7 |
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22 regions
Libya, taken apart
- Ajdabiya19–37 °C yr
- Al Qubbah17–35 °C yr
- Ash Shati18–38 °C yr
- Benghazi18–35 °C yr
- Butnan18–36 °C yr
- Ghadames17–38 °C yr
- Ghat19–40 °C yr
- Jabal al Akhdar16–34 °C yr
- Jafara17–35 °C yr
- Jufra18–37 °C yr
- Kufra19–38 °C yr
- Marj16–34 °C yr
- Misrata18–36 °C yr
- Mizdah16–36 °C yr
- Murqub17–34 °C yr
- Murzuq19–39 °C yr
- Nuqat al Khams18–36 °C yr
- Sabha18–38 °C yr
- Sirte18–35 °C yr
- Tripoli District17–34 °C yr
- Wadi al Hayaa18–39 °C yr
- Zawiya17–35 °C yr
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What the governments say about Libya
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
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DE
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NL
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UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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US
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Month by month
A year in Libya, in order
- JanJanuary18.4°C · 3 mm · 8.0 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 3 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary20.6°C · 2 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch25.5°C · 2 mm · 9.3 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril31.1°C · 1 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay34.6°C · 1 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune37.2°C · 1 mm · 9.9 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly37.2°C · 0 mm · 10.1 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust37.2°C · 1 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember34.9°C · 1 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober30.3°C · 2 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember24.7°C · 2 mm · 8.0 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 2 mm of rain and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember19.7°C · 3 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 3 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 3 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
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