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September · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 75/100

Benghazi in September

Good · 75/100Beach 95/100
High / low29° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm3 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
32.11° N, 20.07° EElevation 3 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
When to goBenghazi · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec75September
Best timeMar–May
September: high / low29° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Benghazi averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 23° — hot weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 5%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October is cooler again by about 2.5°. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

September scores 75/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th 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 06:24 and sets at 18:48 local time, giving 12 h 24 min of daylight. Days shorten by 56 minutes over the month.

Why 75/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%56%
Dry days · 33%80%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 95/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in September

Around Benghazi this month

Suluq
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Suluq

Banghazi · 53 km S
32°Sep high
2wet days
65score
Suluq
ivTop of the table

Libya's best in September

Where to go in September
Shahhat
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1

Shahhat

Al Jabal al Akhdar
26°Sep high
2wet days
92score
Shahhat
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2

Al Bayda

Al Jabal al Akhdar
27°Sep high
2wet days
89score
Al Bayda
Al Qubbah
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3

Al Qubbah

Darnah
27°Sep high
2wet days
88score
Al Qubbah
Bardia
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4

Bardia

Al Butnan
29°Sep high
0wet days
84score
Bardia
·Questions

Benghazi in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Benghazi?

September scores 75/100 for Benghazi, which we rate as good. Average highs are 29°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Benghazi in September?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 23°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Benghazi in September?

Benghazi receives about 3 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in Benghazi in September?

The sea averages 26°C in September, warm enough for most swimmers.