Tripoli Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Tripoli is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Tripoli, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a moderate 18°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 12°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Tripoli's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 289 mm of precipitation yearly. The seasons in Tripoli, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 60 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Tripoli 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
In Tripoli, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.9 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 5.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Tripoli.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 66%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 49%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Tripoli 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:
Yes, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 60 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 358 hours of sunshine.
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