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February · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 80/100

Benghazi in February

Excellent · 80/100Beach 30/100
High / low17° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation54 mm6 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
32.11° N, 20.07° EElevation 3 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
When to goBenghazi · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80February
Best timeMar–May
February: high / low17° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Benghazi averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 54 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 2.6°. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.

February scores 80/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th 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 07:23 and sets at 18:26 local time, giving 11 h 03 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 48 minutes over the month.

Why 80/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%88%
Dry days · 33%56%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 30/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Benghazi this month

Suluq
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Suluq

Banghazi · 53 km S
18°Feb high
5wet days
87score
Suluq
ivTop of the table

Libya's best in February

Where to go in February
Sabha
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Sabha

Sabha District
20°Feb high
0wet days
100score
Sabha
Murzuk
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Murzuk

Murzuq District
20°Feb high
0wet days
100score
Murzuk
Ubari
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Ubari

Wadi al Hayat
20°Feb high
0wet days
100score
Ubari
Ghat
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Ghat

Ghat
22°Feb high
0wet days
100score
Ghat
·Questions

Benghazi in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Benghazi?

February scores 80/100 for Benghazi, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 17°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Benghazi in February?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 12°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Benghazi in February?

Benghazi receives about 54 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 6 days.

Can you swim in Benghazi in February?

The sea averages 17°C in February, cold for most swimmers.