December · Libya
Best time to visit Benghazi in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Benghazi in December
Average temperature 16°C, 59 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Benghazi scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Benghazi is Libya's eastern Mediterranean port city, with a historic center, broad waterfront, markets, and a cultural life shaped by Cyrenaica.
December in Benghazi — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)
December averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Benghazi (8th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Benghazi in December?
- In December, Benghazi averages 16°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Benghazi?
- December earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Benghazi in December?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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