AI-generatedTripoli at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,990 h
- Rain a year
- 167 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Tripoli
Tripoli has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year, Tripoli is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – May, October – November
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
07:1018:35
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:55–07:43 · evening 18:02–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:55 · evening 18:51–19:00
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.
What is the weather like in Tripoli in October?
In October, Tripoli is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 25 min07:10 – 18:35
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Tripoli
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %96 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %65 %
- 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
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Tripoli
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.9 – 26.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tripoli ranges from 16.2 °C in February to 27.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 26.7 and 28.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.3° | 16.7° | 18.3° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.2° | 15.2° | 17.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 16.3° | 15.4° | 17.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 17.3° | 16.7° | 18.0° | fresh |
| MayMay | 19.4° | 18.6° | 20.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.4° | 21.7° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.7° | 24.9° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 27.4° | 26.7° | 28.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.1° | 26.5° | 27.9° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.4° | 24.9° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.8° | 22.0° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 19.6° | 19.0° | 20.3° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Tripoli
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 6.9 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Tripoli, 61 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Tripoli
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 25 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 it, 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.
Rain in Tripoli: 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, Tripoli has about 4 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Tripoli
How breezy and how cloudy Tripoli 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 Tripoli typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Tripoli: mostly sunny, with about 6.9 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 and humidity in Tripoli
How often the day gets hot in Tripoli (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, Tripoli has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tripoli
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (11°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 80 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 79 | 17° | 11° | 17.3° | 6.2 h | 6 | 31 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 17° | 11° | 16.2° | 6.8 h | 5 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 20° | 12° | 16.3° | 7.7 h | 4 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 98 | 23° | 15° | 17.3° | 8.5 h | 2 | 8 |
| MayMay | 100 | 26° | 18° | 19.4° | 9.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 30° | 21° | 22.4° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 32° | 23° | 25.7° | 11.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 32° | 24° | 27.4° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 31° | 23° | 27.1° | 8.6 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 27° | 20° | 25.4° | 6.9 h | 4 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 23° | 16° | 22.8° | 6.1 h | 4 | 20 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 18° | 12° | 19.6° | 5.7 h | 6 | 30 |
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
32.89° N, 13.19° E · 15 m · Africa/Tripoli
Best time to visit Tripoli
The best time to visit Tripoli is from February to May and from October to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is January with 31 mm of precipitation.
Tripoli through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tripoli in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Tripoli in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Tripoli in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Tripoli in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tripoli for you.
Your best months: April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Tripoli
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 Tripoli: score 100 against 91. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 6 °C cooler in May. May has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 91 | 100better |
| Day high | 27° | 26° |
| Night low | 20° | 18° |
| Sea | 25.4° | 19.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 16 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 6 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Tripoli month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
79January17° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In January, Tripoli is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in January87February17° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In February, Tripoli is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Tripoli.
Tripoli in February96March20° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In March, Tripoli is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in March98April23° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In April, Tripoli is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in April100May26° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Tripoli is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in May84June30° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Tripoli is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in June71July32° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In July, Tripoli is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in July67August32° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Tripoli is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in August76September31° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In September, Tripoli is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in September91October27° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In October, Tripoli is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in October90November23° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In November, Tripoli is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli.
Tripoli in November84December18° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In December, Tripoli is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tripoli.
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Tripoli vs. Djerba (Houmt Souk)
In October the holiday weather in Tripoli and Djerba (Houmt Souk) is about equally good (score 91 vs. 93). During the day it is about as warm in Djerba (Houmt Souk) as in Tripoli. The sea in Djerba (Houmt Souk) is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Tripoli | Djerba (Houmt Souk) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 91 | 93 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Oct – Nov | May – Oct |
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Tripoli 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.
Tripoli has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 68).
- 97
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 91
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 20 min
- Distance
- 2,340 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.
Frequently asked questions about Tripoli
When is the best time to visit Tripoli?
The best time to visit Tripoli is from February to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tripoli?
The sea temperature in Tripoli ranges from 16.2 °C in February to 27.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Tripoli in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Tripoli?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Tripoli?
The wettest month is January with 31 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tripoli get?
Tripoli gets around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Tripoli in?
Tripoli uses the time zone Africa/Tripoli, at UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tripoli?
A nonstop flight from London to Tripoli takes about 3 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,340 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tripoli?
Tripoli has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 97, May half-term 97, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 82.
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