Climate Insights for Benghazi

The climate in Benghazi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 132mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 36mm of rainfall. Benghazi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in Benghazi vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Benghazi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 132mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 36mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 36mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Benghazi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Benghazi, which began on March 20, 2026. Benghazi is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Benghazi is during March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 7mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benghazi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.