The weather in January in Libya

It's cool to moderate in January in Libya with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Libya. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Libya. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 60°C in 2014, Libya reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 52 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Libya

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Libya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Libya New York
Average temperature 18°C 5°C
Max. temperature 22°C 11°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 52 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 9 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Libya with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 12°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Libya is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Check out the climate of Libya for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Libya is based on weather data from Tripoli. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Libya to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Libya. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Libya

Temperature in January in Libya over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Libya. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Libya

Total precipitation in January in Libya over the years

Daily UV index in January in Libya

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Libya, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Libya by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Libya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.