Tripoli weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tripoli, Libya. Like most weather services, we show Tripoli at one spot: Tripoli, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 20°C (67°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 75%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Tripoli weather
Is it raining in Tripoli right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 20° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Tripoli this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–27° and lows of 16–19°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Tripoli lately?
In the past 7 days, Tripoli had 2 rainy days and 4.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tripoli?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Tripoli weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tripoli?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tripoli is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (61°F) in January to 31°C (87°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Tripoli?
December is the wettest month, with about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Tripoli?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Tripoli have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 51 mm (2.0 in).
How warm is the sea in Tripoli?
The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C (83°F) and coolest in February at about 17°C (63°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jun–Nov.
Tripoli weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Tripoli), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Tripoli
Weather can differ a lot within Tripoli: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | Apr–Sep | None | 16–31°C | 254 mm |
| Qaşr Bin Ghashīr | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | None | 16–37°C | 281 mm |
| Tājūrā’ | Apr–Sep | None | 16–31°C | 254 mm |
| Qaşr al Qarabūllī | Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov | None | 16–35°C | 269 mm |
| Qaşr Khiyār | Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov | None | 16–35°C | 269 mm |