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December · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 72/100

Benghazi in December

Good · 72/100Beach 39/100
High / low19° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation88 mm12 wet days
Sea20°surface temperature
32.11° N, 20.07° EElevation 3 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
When to goBenghazi · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72December
Best timeMar–May
December: high / low19° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Benghazi averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 88 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.

Days are 4.2° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.7°. The sea averages 20°, pleasant for a swim.

December scores 72/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Benghazi. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and May instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:34 and sets at 17:37 local time, giving 10 h 04 min of daylight. Days shorten by 8 minutes over the month.

Why 72/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%16%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 39/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Benghazi this month

Suluq
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Suluq

Banghazi · 53 km S
19°Dec high
10wet days
77score
Suluq
ivTop of the table

Libya's best in December

Where to go in December
Ghat
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Ghat

Ghat
20°Dec high
1wet day
99score
Ghat
Ubari
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2

Ubari

Wadi al Hayat
18°Dec high
1wet day
98score
Ubari
Murzuk
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Murzuk

Murzuq District
18°Dec high
1wet day
97score
Murzuk
Sabha
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4

Sabha

Sabha District
18°Dec high
2wet days
95score
Sabha
·Questions

Benghazi in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Benghazi?

December scores 72/100 for Benghazi, which we rate as good. Average highs are 19°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Benghazi in December?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 14°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Benghazi in December?

Benghazi receives about 88 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Benghazi in December?

The sea averages 20°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.