The weather in Libya varies by region due to the country's large geographic size. Most travellers are drawn to the Mediterranean coastline, thanks to its hot and dry summers and mild winters. The desert that dominates most of Libya has severe weather – days are extremely hot and nights are bitterly cold.
Rainfall in Libya is sporadic. Autumn and winter mostly have days of drizzle, while humidity generally remains low. Desert regions remain dry year round – some parts of the country see no rainfall for long periods of time, sometimes 10 years or more.
In spring and autumn, Libya experiences the ghibli, a hot, dry, and dusty desert wind that can blow for up to a week, raising temperatures on the coast up to a sweltering 122°F (50°C).
The best time to visit Libya, particularly the coastal areas, is June to October, as temperatures are generally more benign, averaging 80°F (27°C).