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Libya in May

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Libya in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Warmest
38°
Ghat
Coolest
24°
Al Bayda'
Driest
0 mm
Al Jawf
Warmest sea
20°
Tobruk

Weather in May by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Tripoli 27° 17° 4 mm 19° 100
Benghazi 27° 17° 2 mm — 100
Misratah 27° 16° 3 mm 19° 100
Tobruk 26° 16° 3 mm 20° 100
Zuwarah 25° 17° 5 mm — 100
Sirte 27° 15° 3 mm — 100
Al Khums 26° 16° 5 mm 19° 100
Şabrātah 26° 16° 4 mm 19° 100
Shahhat 24° 13° 7 mm — 99
Al Bayda' 24° 13° 7 mm — 99
Nalut 29° 16° 8 mm — 88
Sabha 35° 20° 1 mm — 55
Ghadames 35° 19° 2 mm — 53
Ubari 36° 21° 2 mm — 48
Ghat 38° 24° 2 mm — 40
Al Jawf 37° 22° 0 mm — 40

Public holidays in May

  • Labour Day
Public holidays 2026 →

FAQ

What is the weather like in Libya in May?

Average daytime highs range from 24° in Al Bayda' to 38° in Ghat.

Where is it warmest in Libya in May?

Ghat is the warmest of the main destinations, with average highs of 38°.

Can you swim in Libya in May?

The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Tobruk at about 20°.