Az Zawiyah climate
Az Zawiyah (Libya) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C69 °F, and about 221 mm8.7 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Az Zawiyah climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 1355 | 1558 | 291.1 |
| Feb | 1661 | 1355 | 1458 | 281.1 |
| Mar | 1864 | 1457 | 1661 | 180.7 |
| Apr | 2068 | 1661 | 1864 | 90.4 |
| May | 2272 | 1965 | 2169 | 70.3 |
| Jun | 2578 | 2271 | 2474 | 20.1 |
| Jul | 2882 | 2577 | 2680 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 2984 | 2679 | 2882 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 2883 | 2578 | 2780 | 190.7 |
| Oct | 2678 | 2373 | 2476 | 281.1 |
| Nov | 2271 | 1966 | 2069 | 341.3 |
| Dec | 1864 | 1559 | 1662 | 461.8 |
| Year | 2984 | 1355 | 2169 | 2218.7 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69% | 33% | 3.3 | 10:13 |
| Feb | 68% | 33% | 4.2 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 70% | 32% | 5.4 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 71% | 32% | 6.4 | 12:57 |
| May | 71% | 30% | 7.2 | 13:50 |
| Jun | 72% | 17% | 7.8 | 14:18 |
| Jul | 71% | 8% | 8.0 | 14:06 |
| Aug | 70% | 10% | 7.2 | 13:21 |
| Sep | 69% | 22% | 5.8 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 67% | 28% | 4.5 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 65% | 33% | 3.5 | 10:25 |
| Dec | 68% | 38% | 2.9 | 10:00 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Az Zawiyah is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 13 °C55 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.2 °C23.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 221 mm8.7 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 49% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: March–September. The wettest month is December (46 mm1.8 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 65% in November to 72% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 8%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 14 km/h (9 mph) in July to 19 km/h (12 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Az Zawiyah
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–November. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 0 mm0.0 in to 34 mm1.3 in per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Az Zawiyah
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 1355 to 15 °C59 °F, about 34 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 1457 to 19 °C65 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2578 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2271 to 26 °C79 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2271 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 1966 to 25 °C78 °F, about 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Az Zawiyah compares
The nearest larger place is Tripoli, about 45 km to the east. Compared with it, Az Zawiyah has practically the same average temperature. It receives 13% less precipitation (221 mm8.7 in vs 254 mm10 in). The difference is largest in June (0.7 °C1.3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 13 places in Libya. By annual mean temperature, Az Zawiyah is the 10th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 7th wettest. See all of them on the Libya climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Limassol (Cyprus, BSh), Sfax (Tunisia, BWh) and Guelmim (Morocco, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Zawiya (pop. 186,123) and Al Ajaylat (pop. 130,546). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Az Zawiyah, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Qasr Bin Ghashir 43 km · 21 °C71 °F · 280 mm11 in
- Climate in Tripoli 45 km · 21 °C70 °F · 254 mm10 in
- Climate in Al Jumayl 63 km · 21 °C69 °F · 192 mm7.6 in
- Climate in Zliten 175 km · 21 °C70 °F · 250 mm9.9 in
- Climate in Misratah 226 km · 21 °C70 °F · 272 mm11 in
- Climate in Gabès 274 km · 21 °C69 °F · 172 mm6.8 in
- Climate in Sfax 286 km · 20 °C69 °F · 237 mm9.3 in
- Climate in Sakiet ed Daier 288 km · 20 °C68 °F · 301 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Az Zawiyah?
August is the warmest month in Az Zawiyah. Its average high is 29 °C (84 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Az Zawiyah?
February is the coldest month. Its average high is 16 °C (61 °F) and its average low is 13 °C (55 °F).
When does it rain the most in Az Zawiyah?
December is the wettest month with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Az Zawiyah?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.