ClimateAverages

Al Khums Climate

Al Marqab, Libya · population 201,943 · 21 weather stations within 200 km · records 1791 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
24.6°C
Warmest month · August
31.6°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
9.8°C
Typical overnight low

Al Khums has an average annual daytime high of 24.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is August, when highs typically reach 31.6°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 9.8°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January17.3°C9.8°CColdest
February18.7°C10.2°C
March20.4°C11.8°C
April22.6°C13.8°C
May25.8°C16.7°C
June29.3°C20.1°C
July30.5°C21.8°C
August31.6°C22.9°CWarmest
September30.3°C21.9°C
October26.9°C18.6°C
November23.2°C14.6°C
December18.8°C11.1°C

Temperature range across the year

8°14°21°27°34°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+2.2°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1836
-1.9°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Al Khums getting hotter?

Since 1900, Al Khums's average temperature has risen by +1.9°C. Compared to the earliest station records that begin in 1791, warming totals +1.8°C.

20.0°20.6°21.2°21.8°22.5°1951–1980 baseline190019251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
January to December

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Al Khums?

Al Khums's average annual daytime high is 24.6°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is August, with highs averaging 31.6°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 9.8°C.

What is the warmest month in Al Khums?

August is the warmest month in Al Khums, with typical daytime highs of 31.6°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Al Khums?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Al Khums, running +2.2°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Al Khums getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Al Khums has warmed by roughly +1.9°C.

When is the best time to visit Al Khums?

January to December typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Nearby cities

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.