Benghazi in May
The weather in May
In May, Benghazi averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 19° — warm weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.
Days are 3° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.6°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
May scores 95/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Benghazi.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 19:30 local time, giving 13 h 47 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 40 minutes over the month.
Why 95/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 87/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Benghazi this month
Suluq
Libya's best in May
Bardia
Umm ar Rizam
Benghazi in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Benghazi?
May scores 95/100 for Benghazi, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 2 wet days.
How warm is Benghazi in May?
Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 19°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Benghazi in May?
Benghazi receives about 3 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 2 days.
Can you swim in Benghazi in May?
The sea averages 19°C in May, refreshing but swimmable.