January · Libya
Best time to visit Benghazi in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Benghazi in January
Average temperature 15°C, 57 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Benghazi scores 8.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 29 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.
January ranks 7th of 12 for Benghazi — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Benghazi at 8.9/10 (7th of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Benghazi in January?
- In January, Benghazi averages 15°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Benghazi?
- January earns a 8.9/10 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 January?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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