Derna weather in January (Libya)

Can you expect sunny skies in Derna in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Derna usually has moderate temperatures and low rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 8°C. Expect the mildest temperatures of the year this month, yet still enjoyably warm.

Precipitation

Derna in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 152 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Derna. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Derna climate page with graphs.

 

Derna, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 152 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Libya in January

Find out more about the weather in Libya and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Derna, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Derna.

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