Sulţān
Libya
Sulţān lies in Banghazi, Libya. By our climate data, the best time to visit is April–May and October–November. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 32°C (90°F); the sea is warmest in August at about 27°C (80°F).
The best months to visit are April–May and October–November.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 27°C (80°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): June–November.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (90°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 8°C (47°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 9 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 12.5 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 71% of places in Libya.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 21°
- Humidity
- 40%
- Wind
- 21 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 31 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1020 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:46 / 18:00
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Sulţān
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 18° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 24° | 19° |
| Average low | 8° | 9° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| Sea temperature | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 38 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 43 |
| Rain days | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.6 | 7.4 | 8 | 9 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 12.5 | 11.8 | 9.9 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.3 | 11 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 13.7 | 14.2 | 14 | 13.3 | 12.3 | 11.4 | 10.5 | 10.1 |
| Humidity (%) | 62 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Go score | 71 | 81 | 94 | 99 | 100 | 92 | 94 | 90 | 94 | 99 | 96 | 79 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Sulţān, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Fair |
| Hiking | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Beach & swimming — Good: sea ≥ 24 °C, highs ≥ 26 °C and at most 6 rain days (or under 40 mm of rain in the month). Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C, highs ≥ 23 °C and at most 10 rain days (or under 80 mm).
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Diving & snorkelling — Good: sea ≥ 25 °C in a dry spell. Fair: ≥ 22 °C, or ≥ 20 °C near known dive sites.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Sulţān: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Best value months
Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.
December–March and August
- Jan71
- Feb81
- Mar94
- Aug90
- Dec79
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Sulţān: sea water temperature
Wave height: 0.4 m
Swimming seasonJune–November
Average sea temperature by month
About this data: Sea temperature
Nearby beaches & coastal towns
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Sulţān: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 127 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Libyan Dinar
LYD · ل.د
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +218
- Meal, casual restaurantLYD 44.00≈ $8.30
- CappuccinoLYD 12.00≈ $2.20
- Beer (0.5 l)LYD 17.00≈ $3.10
- Bottled water (1.5 l)LYD 5.50≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmLYD 30.00≈ $5.70
- Public transport ticketLYD 5.80≈ $1.10
- Mid-range hotel, per nightLYD 410≈ $77.00
Estimated from Libya’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 34% of US levels.
- Oct 23Liberation Day
- Dec 24Independence Day
- Feb 17Revolution Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Sulţān
Nearest airports
- BENBenina International AirportBenina112 km
- LAQAl Abraq International AirportAl Albraq249 km
- CHQChania International AirportSouda614 km
- HERHeraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis AirportHeraklion660 km
- MUHMersa Matruh International AirportMarsa Matruh666 km
- MJIMitiga International AirportTripoli684 km
Distances
- Tripoli693 km 12 h 00 · 1 h 32
- Benghazi114 km 1 h 59
- Misratah506 km 8 h 46 · 1 h 18
- Zliten556 km 9 h 38 · 1 h 22
- Al Khums589 km 10 h 12 · 1 h 24
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Hotels in Sulţān
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Climate in Sulţān
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sulţān?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Sulţān is April–May and October–November.
What is the weather like in Sulţān in October?
In October, Sulţān averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with 7 mm of rain on about 2 days.
How warm is the sea in Sulţān?
The sea is warmest in August (about 27°C (80°F)). Swimming season: June–November.
What is the rainiest month in Sulţān?
January, with rain on about 9 days.
What is the nearest airport to Sulţān?
Benina International Airport (BEN), about 112 km away.
What power plugs are used in Libya?
Plug types C, F, L, at 127 V.
What currency is used in Libya?
Libyan Dinar (LYD).
Is Libya safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Do not travel. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel to parts of the country · Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
When is Sulţān most crowded?
The busiest months are April–May and October.
When is Sulţān least crowded?
The quietest months are January.
What time zone is Sulţān in?
Africa/Tripoli (UTC+2).
What is the population of Sulţān?
About 3,672.