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 »
  The lowest temperatures in Tripoli are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 17°C (62.6°F) and a low of 8°C (46.4°F). On the first day of January sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 18:11.
• Benghazi - January »
  January is the most humid month in Benghazi with an average relative humidity of 76%. In Benghazi in January, during 12 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Misrata - January »
  The coldest temperatures in Misrata occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and a low of 7.5°C (45.5°F). In Misrata, the month of January is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and a low of 7.5°C (45.5°F).
• Tobruk - January »
  January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Tobruk, Libya. Tobruk records the coldest temperatures in January, averaging a high of 16°C (60.8°F) and a low of 12°C (53.6°F).
• Sabhā - January »
  Kicking off the year in Sabhā January presents a delightful balance between cooler temperatures and long days of sunshine. January and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sabhā.
• Al Marj - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Al Marj is January, when the rain falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Al Marj are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
• Ghat - January »
  Ghat's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 20.4°C (68.7°F) to a low of 6.8°C (44.2°F). Ghat witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 20.4°C (68.7°F) and a low of 6.8°C (44.2°F).
• Nalut - January »
  With average high temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 6°C (42.8°F), January is the coldest month in Nalut, Libya. In Nalut, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 6°C (42.8°F).