Climate Insights for Benghazi
Climate Overview
The climate in Benghazi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 170 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 48 mm 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, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Benghazi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 6.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in 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, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.
Temperature
Benghazi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Benghazi sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 87°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 59°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Benghazi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 170 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 48 mm 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 a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 1.9 in 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.
Wind
Benghazi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Benghazi is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Benghazi is during March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 15 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Benghazi is during March, April, May, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 87°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 54°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.