January · Libya
Best time to visit Tripoli in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tripoli in January
Average temperature 14°C, 30 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Tripoli scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 30 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.
January in Tripoli — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)
January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 daylight hours.
A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Tripoli (6th of 12); only April scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tripoli in January?
- In January, Tripoli averages 14°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tripoli?
- January earns a 9.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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