Climate normals · 1970–2000
Benghazi Climate
Benghazi is a city in Libya (69) with a population of about 757,490. Its average annual temperature is 20.2°C (68°F), with roughly 225 mm of rain per year.
20.2°C
Avg Temp
225
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Benghazi Climate
Benghazi has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F) and receives about 225 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.2°C
Avg Temp
225
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 56° | 55 mm |
| February | 14° / 57° | 37 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 16 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 6 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 2 mm |
| June | 25° / 76° | 2 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 0 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 0 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 3 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 16 mm |
| November | 19° / 65° | 28 mm |
| December | 15° / 59° | 60 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Benghazi
The most comfortable months to visit Benghazi are typically May, April and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 10°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Benghazi are typically May, April and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Benghazi, Libya has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C and about 225 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Benghazi average about 30°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.