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December · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 82/100

Derna in December

Excellent · 82/100Beach 44/100
High / low19° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation71 mm8 wet days
Sea20°surface temperature
32.77° N, 22.64° EElevation 9 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
When to goDerna · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82December
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
December: high / low19° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Derna averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 71 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.

Days are 3.7° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 20°, bracing but swimmable.

December scores 82/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Derna. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:25 and sets at 17:25 local time, giving 10 h 00 min of daylight. Days shorten by 9 minutes over the month.

Why 82/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%44%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 44/100 (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 Derna this month

Al Qubbah
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Al Qubbah

Darnah · 37 km W
15°Dec high
9wet days
60score
Al Qubbah
Umm ar Rizam
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Umm ar Rizam

Darnah · 43 km SE
18°Dec high
8wet days
81score
Umm ar Rizam
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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3

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

Derna in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Derna?

December scores 82/100 for Derna, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Derna in December?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 12°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Derna in December?

Derna receives about 71 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Derna in December?

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