Weather and climate in Tripoli (Libya)

The climate of Tripoli can be defined as Mediterranean, since the winters are mild and quite rainy and the summers are hot and sunny. However, the rains are not abundant and occur for a short period, so the climate is semi-arid.
The city is the capital of Libya and is located on the coast, in the western part of the country.
The humidity is generally high, however, all year round, a hot, dry wind can blow from the desert, which can at the same time lower the humidity and raise the temperature.
The international airport, where the temperatures are taken, is located about 20 km (12 mi) south of the coast, so it detects temperatures a few degrees higher than the central and historic districts of the city, which are located on the coast. Here, the maximum temperature in July and August is around 30 °C (86 °F).

Tripoli - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 335 millimeters (13.2 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (August) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 16.5 °C (62 °F) in February, March to 27.5 °C (82 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 2975 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Tripoli - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2014

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (44.9 °F) and a maximum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.0 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (44.9 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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March is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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April is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.4 °C (61.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.3 °C (93.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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July is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.