Libya
Libya in January
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Libya in January — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Libya in January?
- Ghat is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 21°C (69°F) in January; Shahhat is the coolest at 13°C (56°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Libya in January?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Tobruk (18°C (64°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
21°
Ghat
Coolest
13°
Shahhat
Driest
1 mm
Ghat
Warmest sea
18°
Tobruk
Across Libya, January highs run from 13°C (56°F) (Shahhat) to 21°C (69°F) (Ghat). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler than December. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Ghadames, Tripoli, and Misratah.
Weather in January by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghat | 21° | 7° | 1 mm | — | 95 |
| Al Jawf | 20° | 7° | 1 mm | — | 94 |
| Ubari | 19° | 5° | 3 mm | — | 90 |
| Sabha | 19° | 6° | 6 mm | — | 88 |
| Ghadames | 18° | 5° | 3 mm | — | 84 |
| Sirte | 18° | 9° | 35 mm | — | 75 |
| Zuwarah | 17° | 8° | 37 mm | — | 74 |
| Şabrātah | 17° | 8° | 43 mm | 17° | 73 |
| Misratah | 18° | 10° | 55 mm | 18° | 72 |
| Al Khums | 18° | 10° | 55 mm | 18° | 72 |
| Tobruk | 17° | 9° | 27 mm | 18° | 71 |
| Nalut | 14° | 5° | 16 mm | — | 69 |
| Tripoli | 17° | 8° | 65 mm | 17° | 68 |
| Benghazi | 17° | 10° | 55 mm | — | 63 |
| Al Bayda' | 14° | 6° | 106 mm | — | 47 |
| Shahhat | 13° | 6° | 108 mm | — | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Libya in January?
Average daytime highs range from 13° in Shahhat to 21° in Ghat.
Can you swim in Libya in January?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Tobruk at about 18°.