Climate Insights for Tobruk

Butnan, Libya

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
January
24 mm rain0.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tobruk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 97 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 24 mm of rainfall. Tobruk 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Tobruk is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 3.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Tobruk 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 January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°FebMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°MarMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°AprMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 15°MayMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 18°JunMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 21°JulMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 20°NovMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 16°DecMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 13°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 64°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 73°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 55°F
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Tobruk sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Tobruk sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 86°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 57°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 24mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 13mmAprPrecipitation: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 3mmOctPrecipitation: 7mmNovPrecipitation: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 19mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
Precipitation

Tobruk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 97 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 24 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 24 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.Tobruk is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 0.9 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 19km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 21km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Tobruk 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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tobruk 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 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan14°57°F
Feb14°58°F
Mar16°61°F
Apr19°65°F
May22°71°F
Jun24°76°F
Jul27°80°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep26°78°F
Oct23°73°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec16°60°F

The best time to visit Tobruk is during March, April, May, June, 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 8 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Tobruk is during March, April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 86°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 51°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 Tobruk 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 Tobruk 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C51 °F
17 °C62 °F
21 km/h13 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
18 °C64 °F
19 km/h12 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
12 °C54 °F
20 °C67 °F
19 km/h12 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
22 °C72 °F
19 km/h12 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
25 °C78 °F
18 km/h11 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
30 °C85 °F
21 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
30 °C86 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
17 km/h11 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
26 °C79 °F
15 km/h9 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
23 °C73 °F
16 km/h10 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C55 °F
19 °C66 °F
18 km/h11 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in