August weather forecastTripoli, Libya

The ruins of the archaeological site of Leptis Magna Roman, in Tripoli, LibyaThe ruins of the archaeological site of Leptis Magna Roman, in Tripoli, Libya

August

Weather in August

August maintains the high summer temperatures that July introduced. August shares the title for the hottest month of the year with July, but sea temperatures peak this month at 27°C (80.6°F), offering welcome relief for residents and visitors alike. Daylight hours begin to shorten slightly to 13.3 hours, and the sun shines approximately 11 hours per day. Precipitation typically remains absent in August, while the UV index decreases to 10, albeit still high.

Temperature

Tripoli notes the warmest temperatures in August, with a high average of 34°C (93.2°F) and a low of 22°C (71.6°F).

Rainfall

In Tripoli, rain does not fall in July and August.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: For activities such as swimming and diving, temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as particularly pleasant and satisfying for prolonged periods without feeling uneasy.

Daylight

In Tripoli, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of August in Tripoli, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 20:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:33 EET.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Tripoli is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Tripoli is 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 10 during August leads to these advisories:
Never neglect to protect yourself. Eyes and skin can suffer swift damage. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. Beware! Reflecting off water and sand, UV rays are much stronger.

Frequently asked questions

August, with an average high of 34°C (93.2°F) and a low of 22°C (71.6°F), signifies the warmest month of the year.

In August, in Tripoli, the average high-temperature is 34°C (93.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 22°C (71.6°F).

July and August are months without rainfall.

In Tripoli, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.

With an average sea temperature of 27°C (80.6°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.

In Tripoli, Libya, in August, the average water temperature is 27°C (80.6°F). Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) is regarded as very warm and enjoyable by all. With these temperatures, water activities are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable for prolonged periods.

In August, the average day length in Tripoli, Libya, is 13h and 20min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 20:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:33 EET.

The average sunshine duration in August in Tripoli is 11h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Tripoli is 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in August
Tripoli, Libya

  • Average high temperature in August: 34°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (34°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 22°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (22°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (8°C).

Average rainfall in August
Tripoli, Libya

  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (65mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Tripoli, Libya

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Tripoli, Libya

  • Average sea temperature in August: 27°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (16°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Tripoli, Libya

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in August
Tripoli, Libya

  • Average UV index in August: 10

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).