AI-generatedAl Bayda at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 135 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 631 m
Climate in Al Bayda
Al Bayda has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Al Bayda is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Al Bayda
The best time to visit Al Bayda is from March to June and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to December. The wettest month is January with 28 mm of precipitation.
Al Bayda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Al Bayda in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–27 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Al Bayda in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–31 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Al Bayda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Al Bayda in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–15 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Oct – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – June, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:3618:01
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:21–07:09 · evening 17:28–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:21 · evening 18:16–18:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Al Bayda compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Al Bayda in October?
In October, Al Bayda is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min06:36 – 18:01
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Al Bayda
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Al Bayda: score 100 against 93. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 9 mm | 6 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Al Bayda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January14° · 5.5 h
In January, Al Bayda is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in January68February15° · 5.8 h
In February, Al Bayda is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in February92March18° · 7.1 h
In March, Al Bayda is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in March99April22° · 8.6 h
In April, Al Bayda is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in April100May27° · 9.3 h
In May, Al Bayda is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in May86June29° · 10.6 h
In June, Al Bayda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in June79July30° · 11.1 h
In July, Al Bayda is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in July78August31° · 10.2 h
In August, Al Bayda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in August87September29° · 8.5 h
In September, Al Bayda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in September93October25° · 6.8 h
In October, Al Bayda is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in October89November20° · 5.6 h
In November, Al Bayda is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in November68December15° · 4.6 h
In December, Al Bayda is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Al Bayda.
Al Bayda in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Al Bayda
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to March, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 62 | 14° | 6° | 5.5 h | 7 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 15° | 6° | 5.8 h | 6 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 18° | 7° | 7.1 h | 5 | 18 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 22° | 10° | 8.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| MayMay | 100 | 27° | 13° | 9.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 29° | 16° | 10.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 30° | 18° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 31° | 18° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 29° | 17° | 8.5 h | 1 | 6 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 25° | 14° | 6.8 h | 2 | 9 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 20° | 11° | 5.6 h | 3 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 15° | 8° | 4.6 h | 6 | 22 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Al Bayda
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Al Bayda, 60 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Al Bayda: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Al Bayda has about 2 rainy days with 9 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Al Bayda
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Al Bayda
How breezy and how cloudy Al Bayda is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Al Bayda typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 28 % of the sky over Al Bayda: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Al Bayda
How often the day gets hot in Al Bayda (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Al Bayda has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Al Bayda
Weather for your travel dates
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Al Bayda in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Al Bayda has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 93
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 50 min
- Distance
- 2,750 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Libya
- Currency
- Libyan Dinar (LYD)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, D, F, L · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +218
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Al Bayda vs Benghazi
In October Al Bayda has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs 86). During the day Benghazi is 3 °C warmer than Al Bayda.
| in October | Al Bayda | Benghazi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 28° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 25° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov | Feb – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Al Bayda ranks 2 of 9 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Al Bayda
When is the best time to visit Al Bayda?
The best time to visit Al Bayda is from March to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Al Bayda?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Al Bayda?
The wettest month is January with 28 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Al Bayda get?
Al Bayda gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Al Bayda in?
Al Bayda is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Al Bayda?
A nonstop flight from London to Al Bayda takes about 3 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Al Bayda?
Al Bayda has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 97, summer holidays 78, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 65.