Sea temperature and swimming season in Libya
When the sea is warm enough to swim in 15 coastal cities in Libya.
| City | Warmest | Coldest | Swimming season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | 28.1°C Aug | 16.9°C Feb | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Benghazi | 27.8°C Aug | 17.4°C Mar | May – Jan (9 months) |
| Misratah | 28.6°C Aug | 17.1°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Zliten | 28.6°C Aug | 17.0°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Al Khums | 28.5°C Aug | 16.9°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Az Zāwīyah | 28.2°C Aug | 16.8°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Tobruk | 27.3°C Aug | 17.1°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Al Ajaylat | 28.2°C Aug | 16.7°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Darnah | 27.7°C Aug | 17.0°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Qaşr al Qarabūllī | 28.4°C Aug | 16.9°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Zuwarah | 28.3°C Aug | 16.6°C Feb | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Al Burayqah | 28.4°C Aug | 17.6°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Az Zuwaytīnah | 27.9°C Aug | 17.5°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Al Bardīyah | 27.6°C Aug | 17.2°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
| Daryānah | 27.9°C Aug | 17.2°C Mar | May – Dec (8 months) |
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