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Africa > Libya > Tripoli



When to go to Tripoli ( Libya ) ?


MonthSunlight
(h/d)
Average T
min (°C)
Average T
max (°C)
Record T
min (°C)
Record T
max (°C)
Precipitations
(mm)
Wet daysRating
january59171278011
february61018334457
march61220437275
april71523642102
may8172564253
june102028104531
july112330164500
august112331174500
september823301544102
october719281042405
november51524635657
december510191319311

How to read the charts



For example: In january, you will get 5 hours of average sunlight in Tripoli and the overall temperature will vary between 1 and 31 (Celcius) in this area of Libya. Usually you shouldn't see more than 11 rainy days wich is representative of this part of Africa.


What to do in Tripoli : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants


TripoliCapital of Libya, Tripoli has a little more than a million and half people. Located northwest of the country, it is built on the edge of the desert and the shores of the Mediterranean.

It has a long and rich history, and many sites have a real interest for the visitor. The city underwent a Mediterranean climate with cool winters and hot dry summers.

You can visit the Medina, old fortified city dating from Roman times, the Red Castle, a vast palace with statues and fountains ottomans, mosques and Gurgi Karamanli, the ramparts, where you can admire a beautiful panorama, the Clock Tower and the Monument of the port.

Several museums are also worth visiting: the Ethnographic Museum, the National Archives, the Archaeological Museum or the Museum of Islam, for example.

Do not forget to stroll through the alleys of the souk where merchants give you a warm welcome and without forcing, or to go tasting coffee with a hookah in the popular cafes.

You will find in the city hotels of all categories, and restaurants offering good quality Tunisian specialties.