Libya weather in January
Planning a journey to Libya this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Libya in January?
January in Libya generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. January is a winter month.
During the day the temperature is moderate 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.
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. Tripoli experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 170 hours of sunlight anticipated in Tripoli. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Libya in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Libya climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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