Libya
Libya in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Libya in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Libya in February?
- Ghat is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 24°C (76°F) in February; Shahhat is the coolest at 14°C (57°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Libya in February?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Tobruk (17°C (62°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
24°
Ghat
Coolest
14°
Shahhat
Driest
0 mm
Al Jawf
Warmest sea
17°
Tobruk
February in Libya ranges from 14°C (57°F) in Shahhat to 24°C (76°F) in Ghat — a spread of 10 degrees across the country. On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer than January. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Ghadames, Tripoli, and Misratah.
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghat | 24° | 9° | 2 mm | — | 100 |
| Ubari | 22° | 7° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Al Jawf | 23° | 9° | 0 mm | — | 100 |
| Sabha | 22° | 7° | 1 mm | — | 99 |
| Ghadames | 21° | 7° | 4 mm | — | 96 |
| Sirte | 20° | 10° | 18 mm | — | 87 |
| Zuwarah | 18° | 9° | 22 mm | — | 84 |
| Şabrātah | 18° | 8° | 25 mm | 16° | 83 |
| Misratah | 19° | 10° | 30 mm | 17° | 80 |
| Al Khums | 19° | 10° | 32 mm | 16° | 80 |
| Nalut | 17° | 6° | 19 mm | — | 80 |
| Tripoli | 18° | 8° | 39 mm | 16° | 79 |
| Tobruk | 18° | 9° | 19 mm | 17° | 75 |
| Benghazi | 18° | 10° | 37 mm | — | 74 |
| Al Bayda' | 14° | 6° | 86 mm | — | 52 |
| Shahhat | 14° | 5° | 83 mm | — | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Libya in February?
Average daytime highs range from 14° in Shahhat to 24° in Ghat.
Can you swim in Libya in February?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Tobruk at about 17°.