Best Time to Visit Derna, Al Qubbah, Libya
Derna is at its sunniest and driest in February–December.
The best time to visit Derna for sunny, dry weather is February–December — 11 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14.2°C / 57.6°F in January to 26.2°C / 79.2°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 51 mm / 2 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Derna, Al Qubbah, Libya's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Derna's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 14.3°C57.7°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 15.7°C60.3°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 17.8°C64°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 20.5°C68.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.9°C75°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.5°C77.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 26.2°C79.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 24.9°C76.8°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.6°C72.7°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 19.3°C66.7°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16°C60.8°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Derna?
The best time to visit Derna for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 26.2°C / 79.2°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Derna's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Derna?
The rainy season at Derna, Al Qubbah runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 21 mm / 0.8 in. The wettest single month is January (51 mm / 2 in).
What is the driest month in Derna?
The driest month in Derna is July, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Derna?
The least comfortable months for travel to Derna — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 51 mm / 2 in in January, and the coldest month averages 14.2°C / 57.6°F.
Is Derna climate different from Libya overall?
Yes, usually. Our Derna figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Libya figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Derna specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.