Tripoli weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Tripoli: highs of 18°C (64°F) and about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 15°C (58°F) and cloud cover 43% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 16°C (61°F) and 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Tripoli, the largest city in Tripoli. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Tripoli?
least pleasant month Weather score 77/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Tripoli. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Tripoli in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 51 mm (2.0 in) falls in an average December. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Tripoli in December?
Days average 18°C (64°F) and nights 15°C (58°F).
Tripoli weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C (61°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 44 mm | 39% | least pleasant |
| February | 16°C (62°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm | 39% | least pleasant |
| March | 18°C (65°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 20 mm | 35% | fair |
| April | 21°C (70°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 8 mm | 33% | best |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 5 mm | 30% | best |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 2 mm | 18% | best |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 0 mm | 8% | best |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 1 mm | 10% | best |
| September | 29°C (85°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 21 mm | 22% | best |
| October | 26°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 29 mm | 31% | fair |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 35 mm | 37% | fair |
| December | 18°C (64°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm | 43% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Tripoli in December
Weather can differ a lot within Tripoli: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 18°C (64°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Qaşr Bin Ghashīr | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Tājūrā’ | 18°C (64°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Qaşr al Qarabūllī | 17°C (63°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 49 mm | least pleasant |
| Qaşr Khiyār | 17°C (63°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 49 mm | least pleasant |