Sirte weather in January (Libya)

How does the weather in Sirte usually fare in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Sirte generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C. The weather this month is milder than usual, but still provides a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Precipitation

Sirte in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 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 7 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sirte. 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 Sirte climate page with graphs.

 

Sirte, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 198 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 Sirte, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Libya? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Libya. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.