Climate Insights for Ra's Lanuf Airport

, Surt, Libya

Hottest
August
32°C peak
Coldest
January
9°C low
Wettest
January
17mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ra's Lanuf Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 71mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 17mm of rainfall. Ra's Lanuf Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Feb Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Mar Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 12° Apr Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 15° May Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 18° Jun Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Jul Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Sep Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Oct Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 20° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ra's Lanuf Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 5mm Apr Precipitation: 2mm May Precipitation: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 8mm Nov Precipitation: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 15mm
Precipitation

Ra's Lanuf Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 71mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 17mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. 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/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Ra's Lanuf Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

84 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Ra's Lanuf Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Ra's Lanuf Airport 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 9mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 22mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 40mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 13°
Feb 15°
Mar 18°
Apr 21°
May 24°
Jun 26°
Jul 27°
Aug 28°
Sep 27°
Oct 25°
Nov 19°
Dec 16°

The best time to visit Ra's Lanuf Airport is during February, 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 7mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. 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 Ra's Lanuf Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
29 °C
5 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
32 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
23 °C
32 °C
5 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
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