Weather in May in Libya
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 hot, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Tripoli at 26°C and very hot in Kufra at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Kufra and 18°C in Tripoli.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Libya?
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.
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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.
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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.
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Kufra
In May Kufra generally has extremely 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.
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Sabha
In May Sabha generally has extremely 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.
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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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