Tripoli
Capital of Libya
Tripoli is the capital city of Libya, home to approximately 1.176 million people as of 2022. Visitors come to see its historic landmarks, including the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, the Red Castle Museum, Martyrs' Square, and Tripoli Cathedral.
What to see
The city features several historic sites centered around its public spaces and museums. The Arch of Marcus Aurelius stands as a notable structure, near the Red Castle Museum. Martyrs' Square serves as a central point in the city, while Tripoli Cathedral remains another site of interest.
When to go
Tripoli has a warm climate with daily highs reaching 31 °C in August and lows of 11 °C in January and February. The summer months from June through August are dry, with little to no rain. Rainfall is highest in December and January, with about 8 rainy days in December and 5 in January. Temperatures are mildest from April to June and September to November, with highs ranging from 22 °C to 29 °C.
Getting there
The city is served by Mitiga International Airport, located 9 km away.
Top sights in Tripoli
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 71 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 71 | 34 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 50 | 68 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tripoli (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.