Benghazi weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – May, October – November
What is the weather like in Benghazi in February?
In February, Benghazi is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Benghazi.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 77 | 85 | 96 |
| Day | 17° | 17° | 20° |
| Night | 11° | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 18° | 17° | 17° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 5 | 3 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:23 – 18:25
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Tripoli
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %93 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %90 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in February
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Benghazi in February: quick answers
Is Benghazi hot in February?
No. In February, Benghazi is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.
Can you swim in Benghazi in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 17.2 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to December.
Does it rain much in Benghazi in February?
Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm.
Benghazi month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, 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