Weather in January in Libya
Thinking about venturing to Libya this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Libya in January?
January in Libya generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. January is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Derna at 17°C and pleasant in Kufra at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Kufra and 8°C in Derna. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Libya where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Libya, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kufra with an average of 0.4 mm to moderate rainfall in Tripoli with 60 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Tripoli.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected in Tripoli. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Libya climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Libya?
Tripoli
In January Tripoli generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Derna
In January Derna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hon
In January Hon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kufra
In January Kufra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sabha
In January Sabha generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Libya?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Tripoli, January may not be the ideal time to visit Libya.
On average, the best time to visit Libya is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Tripoli.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Libya.
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