January weather forecast
Tripoli, Libya

In January, Tripoli, Libya experiences a mild winter with cooler temperatures compared to the rest of the year. The highs generally hover from 17°C (62.6°F) to 19°C (66.2°F) while the lows drop to approximately 8°C (46.4°F). This month has the highest rainfall, observed at 54mm (2.13") spread over an average of nine days. The sea temperature holds steady at 17°C (62.6°F), offering a refreshing contrast to the cooler weather. As the year kicks off, the relatively short daylight hours of 10.3 hours are a winter norm with roughly 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 17°C (62.6°F) and a low of 8°C (46.4°F).

Rainfall

In Tripoli, during January, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tripoli, there are 43 rainfall days, and 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Tripoli, the average seawater temperature in January is 17°C (62.6°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 17°C (62.6°F) is not a pleasurable activity. Breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature declines below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Tripoli, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of January in Tripoli, Libya, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 18:38 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during January leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.