December weather forecast
Libya

December in Libya signals the onset of the winter season. Temperatures continue their downward trend across the country, and there is a further minor increase in precipitation.

In the subtropical desert regions such as Al Wahat and Kufra, December sees further cooling. Daytime readings typically range between 18°C (64.4°F) and 22°C (71.6°F), a stark contrast to the intense heat experienced in these regions during the summer months.

Coastal cities like Tripoli and Benghazi also experience a notable drop in temperatures during December. Average temperatures in these areas fall between 14°C (57.2°F) and 18°C (64.4°F). The cooling trend of the preceding months culminates in December, providing a break from the residual autumn warmth.

Jabal al Akhdar, the region with a Mediterranean climate, sees average temperatures between 12°C (53.6°F) and 16°C (60.8°F) in December. As always, this region remains cooler than the desert regions, offering respite from the fading warmth.

In terms of precipitation, December brings about a slight increase in rainfall across Libya, although the quantities remain relatively low. Even in Jabal al Akhdar, the region with the highest average rainfall in the country, precipitation remains moderate.

December does not break any significant weather records for Libya. However, it marks the advent of the winter season, characterized by lower temperatures and marginally increased rainfall compared to the preceding months. The cooling temperatures and modest uptick in precipitation herald the arrival of the country's coolest and wettest season.

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• Tripoli - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Tripoli is December, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Tripoli is December, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.
• Benghazi - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Benghazi with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Benghazi is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
• Misrata - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Misrata is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight. December is the month with the most rainfall in Misrata, with 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation.
• Tobruk - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Tobruk is December, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Tobruk, Libya.
• Sabhā - December »
  December is the coldest month in Sabhā with the temperature often reaching an average high of 17°C (62.6°F) and an average low of 7°C (44.6°F). The month with the shortest days in Sabhā is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
• Al Marj - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Al Marj with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight. In Al Marj in December, during 13.2 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ghat - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Ghat, with an average of 10h and 36min of daylight. With an average of 10h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ghat.
• Nalut - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Nalut is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight. January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Nalut, Libya.