Libya weather in May

Planning a getaway to Libya this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Libya in May?

Libya offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

During the day the temperature is warm in Tripoli at 26°C and very warm in Kufra at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Kufra and 18°C in Tripoli.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kufra with an average of 0.2 mm to low rainfall in Derna with 5.9 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 310 hours of sunshine in Tripoli. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Libya, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Libya's yearly weather, check out our Libya climate page.

Where to go in Libya in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Libya on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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

Popular destinations in Libya

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Libya?

Average weather in Tripoli

In May Tripoli generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Tripoli
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<<   April April
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23°C 
15°C 
257 hours 
13 mm 
2 days 
26°C 
18°C 
310 hours 
5.3 mm 
2 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
22°C 
300 hours 
1.2 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Tripoli

Average weather in Derna

In May Derna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Derna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   April April
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24°C 
13°C 
231 hours 
6.9 mm 
3 days 
28°C 
16°C 
282 hours 
5.9 mm 
2 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
20°C 
297 hours 
1.5 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Derna

Average weather in Hon

In May Hon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Hon
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<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
16°C 
2.6 mm 
1 day 
34°C 
20°C 
1.8 mm 
1 day 
June   >> June
>>  
38°C 
23°C 
0.9 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Hon

Average weather in Kufra

In May Kufra generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kufra
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<<   April April
<<  
34°C 
18°C 
285 hours 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
37°C 
22°C 
347 hours 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
June   >> June
>>  
39°C 
24°C 
353 hours 
0 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Kufra

Average weather in Sabha

In May Sabha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Sabha
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<<   April April
<<  
33°C 
17°C 
277 hours 
0.9 mm 
0 days 
37°C 
22°C 
307 hours 
1.1 mm 
0 days 
June   >> June
>>  
40°C 
25°C 
343 hours 
0.6 mm 
0 days 
Climate in Sabha

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Is May the best time to visit Libya?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Libya with overall perfect weather in Tripoli.

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

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