January weather forecast
Libya

January marks the depth of winter in Libya, providing a significant contrast to the searing temperatures experienced in summer months. In general, temperatures across the country remain relatively mild during this month.

In the desert regions, such as Al Wahat and Kufra, daytime temperatures are typically cooler than in any other period of the year, averaging from 16°C (60.8°F) to 20°C (68°F). This represents a significant drop from the temperatures experienced in the latter months of the previous year and offers a gentle lead-in to the gradually rising temperatures of the approaching spring.

The coastal cities, such as Tripoli and Benghazi, which fall within the subtropical steppe climate zone, experience slightly cooler temperatures due to their proximity to the Mediterranean. Here, temperatures typically range between 14°C (57.2°F) and 17°C (62.6°F). These coastal cities offer a less drastic contrast to the desert regions during January than they do in the peak summer months.

The Mediterranean region of Jabal al Akhdar experiences the mildest climate in the country during January. Here, the temperatures oscillate between 12°C (53.6°F) and 16°C (60.8°F), offering a comfortable winter climate.

While the rainfall across most of the country remains generally low, January is one of the wetter months in Libya. The region of Jabal al Akhdar, with its Mediterranean climate, experiences the most precipitation. Rainfall in other regions, particularly the desert areas, is scarce and significantly less than in Jabal al Akhdar.

January does not hold any records for extreme weather in Libya; however, it stands as a symbol of respite from the typically harsh climatic conditions. As the month progresses, temperatures start to slowly increase, foreshadowing the transition into the warmer months.

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• Tripoli - January »
  In Tripoli in January, the average water temperature is 17°C (62.6°F). In Tripoli, Libya, in January, during 9 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Benghazi - January »
  With its average high temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and a low of 8.3°C (46.9°F), January is regarded as the coldest month in Benghazi, Libya. The most humid month in Benghazi is January, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
• Misrata - January »
  January, having an average high-temperature of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F), is the coldest month in Misrata, Libya. On the first day of January in Misrata, Libya, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 18:05.
• Tobruk - January »
  January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Tobruk, Libya. In Tobruk during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.
• Sabhā - January »
  Kicking off the year in Sabhā January presents a delightful balance between cooler temperatures and long days of sunshine. January through April, June through October and December are months without rainfall in Sabhā, Libya.
• Al Marj - January »
  January and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%, are most humid months in Al Marj, Libya. The months with the lowest UV index in Al Marj, Libya, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
• Ghat - January »
  Ghat's January weather reaches an average high of 20.4°C (68.7°F) and an average low of 6.8°C (44.2°F), making it the coldest month. On the first day of January in Ghat, sunrise is at 08:04 and sunset at 18:41.
• Nalut - January »
  In Nalut, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 15°C (59°F) at the peak and 6°C (42.8°F) at the lowest. The months with the lowest UV index in Nalut, Libya, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.