December · Libya
Best time to visit Tripoli in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tripoli in December
Average temperature 15°C, 65 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 65 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Tripoli scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 65 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tripoli is Libya's Mediterranean capital, with an old medina, the Red Castle, Ottoman and Italian traces, markets, and a long port history.
December is one of the strongest months in Tripoli (8th)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 65 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Tripoli at 8.7/10 (8th 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 Tripoli in December?
- In December, Tripoli averages 15°C, 65 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tripoli?
- December earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tripoli in December?
- Expect about 65 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Tripoli
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Tripoli
Tripoli, Libya. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.