Sirte Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Sirte is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to pleasant in the cooler months.
The area is known for its low rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Sirte, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 18°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 12°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sirte sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 162 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives moderate rainfall, averaging 37 mm of precipitation, recorded across 7 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0.5 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sirte Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sirte. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 16°C in February to 27°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sirte.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 78%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 4 m/s in January and February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
7 m/s
8 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sirte in Libya
During the months of March, April, May and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 37 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 357 hours of sunshine.
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