Benghazi weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Benghazi: highs of 17°C (62°F) and about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (55°F) and cloud cover 60% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 17°C (62°F) and 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Benghazi?
least pleasant month Weather score 72/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Benghazi. For better conditions, consider Apr–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Benghazi in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 39 mm (1.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Benghazi in January?
Days average 17°C (62°F) and nights 13°C (55°F).
Benghazi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C (62°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 39 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| February | 17°C (62°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| March | 19°C (65°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 21 mm | 51% | fair |
| April | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 4 mm | 51% | best |
| May | 24°C (76°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 4 mm | 47% | best |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 mm | 34% | best |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 0 mm | 25% | best |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 1 mm | 26% | best |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm | 35% | best |
| October | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 18 mm | 47% | best |
| November | 22°C (71°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 24 mm | 54% | fair |
| December | 18°C (65°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 61 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months