Libya Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Libya in August.

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Tripoli Zuara Hon Derna

Considering a trip to Libya this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Libya in August

August in Libya generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Sirte at 31°C (88°F) to very hot in Sabha at 39°C (102°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Sabha and 25°C (77°F) in Sirte. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Libya. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Libya, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.5 mm (0.1 in) in Tripoli.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Tripoli gets approximately 340 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Libya in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Libya

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Libya?

Temperature range in Libya (August)

Precipitation variation in Libya (August)

Tripoli

In August Tripoli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
358 hours
340 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tripoli →

Derna

In August Derna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
316 hours
298 hours
237 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Derna →

Hon

In August Hon generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
38°C (100°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hon →

Kufra

In August Kufra generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
39°C (102°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
378 hours
375 hours
309 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kufra →

Sabha

In August Sabha generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
39°C (102°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
376 hours
363 hours
297 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sabha →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Libya in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tripoli 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Zuara 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Hon 38°C (100°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Derna 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Sabha 39°C (102°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Sirte 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)

Libya weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Libya in August?

In August, Libya generally has pleasant weather conditions. Tripoli sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Libya in August?

Tripoli averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Libya get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Tripoli averages just 1.5 mm (0.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Libya.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Libya?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Libya with often perfect weather in Tripoli.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, October and November provide perfect weather in Tripoli.

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