Climate and monthly weather forecast
Murzuq‎, Libya

Characterized by the Köppen climate classification as a Subtropical desert (BWh), Murzuq‎, Libya's geographical location influences the prevailing weather conditions significantly. Weather parameters throughout the year reveal a pronounced variance, painting a picture of extreme climatology.

The temperature range observed in this region is from 5.9°C (42.6°F) to 42.4°C (108.3°F), evident of the vast variation within the year. Temperatures increase from January through July, before slightly reducing towards the close of the year. Rainfall remains a rarity, with mostly negligible figures reported except for a millimeter during January, March, April, October, November and December. The daylight hours range from 10.5 in December, gradually increasing to its peak of 13.7 in June, before receding back.

One of the prominent climate features in this region is the lack of considerable rainfall throughout the year. The months of February, May through September record no rainfall. In contrast, the relatively cold months of the year, January, March, April, and October to December, see slivers of rainfall, indicating a breakdown of the arid monotony.

Taking into account the scorching heat and scarce rainfall, the best time to visit Murzuq would be during the less temperature-intensive months. The period from November to March presents relatively cooler conditions. With temperatures ranging from 19.4°C (66.9°F) in November to 5.9°C (42.6°F) in December, then escalating to 12.7°C (54.9°F) in March. Daylight hours during this period are between 10.5 to 11.3 hours, adding to the overall tenderness of these months.

Traveling to Murzuq‎ between June to September is considered strenuous because of the severe heat during these months. With temperature highs peaking at 42.4°C (108.3°F) in July and not falling below 39.1°C (102.4°F) until September, it carries the risk of heatstroke and dehydration for visitors unused to this climate.

Spring in Murzuq brings a noticeable escalation in temperature. It starts with 23.3°C (73.9°F) in February and rises to 33.1°C (91.6°F) by April. Simultaneously, the low-temperature range is from 8.2°C (46.8°F) in February to 17.8°C (64°F) by April. This is alongside the added daylight hours between 11.3 in February up to 12.8 in April. Rainfall, however, remains at a stagnant 1mm (0.04") throughout the spring.

Summer in Murzuq is rather severe, with temperatures soaring to a high of 42.4°C (108.3°F) in July before slightly dropping to 39.1°C (102.4°F) by September. Correspondingly, the low-temperature range is from 25.9°C (78.6°F) in June to 23.9°C (75°F) in September. The duration of daylight hits its maximum in June, recording 13.7 hours before shrinking to 12.3 hours by September. Rainfall does not grace the summer months.

Autumn in Murzuq marks the gradual reduction in temperature, as well as the daylight hours. High temperatures dwindle from 33.5°C (92.3°F) in October to 20°C (68°F) in December, while the lows go down from 19.2°C (66.6°F) to 6.8°C (44.2°F). This falling temperature trend is concurrent with the decrease in daylight hours from 11.5 in October to 10.5 in December. Rainfall is constant at 1mm (0.04") throughout this season.

Winter retains the moderate trend with temperatures ranging between 19.4°C (66.9°F) to 5.9°C (42.6°F) in January. However, February witnesses a surge with the temperature reaching up to 23.3°C (73.9°F), and the low at 8.2°C (46.8°F). The daylight hours rise subtly from 10.7 in January to 11.3 in February, while rainfall stays at 1mm (0.04") for both months, signifying winter as one of the less drastic periods in Murzuq.

Staying true to Murzuq‎, Libya's reputation for year-round warm weather, January exhibits a considerably temperate climate. The minimal fluctuation in temperature, alongside tolerable levels of rainfall, translates to a relatively stable weather pattern. Weather in January »

February ushers in an incremental change in Murzuq‎, Libya's weather patterns, compared to January. The slight upward shift in temperature coupled with consistent rainfall levels remains the highlight. The stretch of daylight witnessed in February also extends. Weather in February »

March in Murzuq‎, Libya, reveals a clear escalation in temperature compared to the preceding months. Notably, the consistency in rainfall levels continues, smoothing the transition into warmer weather. The extension in daylight hours becomes more pronounced, favoring extended outdoor activities. Weather in March »

The weather in Murzuq‎, Libya, progressively warms up in April, hovering towards hot, diverging from March's warm climate. Steady rainfall figures persist amidst this temperature transformation, bolstering the weather characteristic shift. Weather in April »

May possesses a defining shift in Murzuq‎, Libya's climatic conditions, marking a significant leap from cooler to notably hotter weather compared to April. The common rainfall levels persist, maintaining a backbone of consistency throughout this change. Weather in May »

Come June, Murzuq‎, Libya firmly settles into its hot and dry season having distanced itself from May's initial introduction. Rainfall continues to remain dormant while the stretch of daylight witnesses a minute increase. The transformation to hot weather from the preceding month stays prominent, thus contributing to the overall dryness. Weather in June »

July sees Murzuq‎, Libya's continuation of a fundamentally dry and hot period, carrying forward June's prevailing conditions. The static nature of rainfall levels remains a consistent aspect of the weather. Daylight hours reach a standstill, reflecting the plateau of this hot period. Weather in July »

August in Murzuq‎, Libya denotes the persistence of the intense summer period, mirroring July's sizzling climatic conditions. The consistent dormancy of rainfall accentuates the prevailing dry weather. Daylight hours start a subtle decline, indicating the approaching end of summer. Weather in August »

Weather shifts subtly in Murzuq‎, Libya during September, presenting a slight cooling trend from the prevailing hot temperatures of August. The consistent rates of rainfall persist, and daylight experiences a more pronounced decline. Weather in September »

In October, Murzuq‎, Libya's weather exhibits a clear move away from the intense heat of the summer months, towards a pronounced moderation compared to September. The rainfall remains fairly static, while the daylight continues to retreat significantly. Weather in October »

November's weather in Murzuq‎, Libya marks a continuation of the cooling trend from October, leaning towards moderately mild climate conditions. Rainfall continues its steady run as daylight hours retreat further, reinforcing the onset of milder weather. Weather in November »

The year in Murzuq‎, Libya concludes with December bringing in comfortably cool weather, solidifying the transition initiated by November. The persistent rainfall and further reduction in daylight emphasize the shift to a cooler climate. Weather in December »