Libya / Benghazi
Benghazi is Libya's second-largest city, serving as a significant commercial and cultural center.
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This city is a commercial and cultural hub where Arabic is predominantly spoken, and public signs are in Arabic. Visitors on tourist visas must register their stay with local authorities.
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3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Libya.
Avoid all travel
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Avoid all travel to Libya due to the volatile security situation throughout the country, unannounced clashes between rival armed groups, political instability, high risk of terrorist attacks and of arbitrary arrest, and high crime rate.You should consider leaving by commercial means if it is safe to do so.
FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel
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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
FCDO advises against all travel to Libya except for the cities of:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the cities of:
Find out more about why the FCDO advises against travel.
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Do Not Travel
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Do not travel to Libya for any reason due to crime, terrorism, health concerns, unrest, kidnapping, or landmines. Read entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to Libya for any reason. Restrictions on U.S. Government Personnel Movement There is currently no U.S. Embassy in Libya. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Libya due to the safety risks. U.S. citizens in Libya in need of routine consular services should contact the U.S. Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia for assistance. Crime Clashes among armed groups, including violence between competing armed groups and government-aligned forces, can occur at any time. Weapons are plentiful in Libya and are controlled by various government organizations, armed groups, tribal factions, and criminal organizations. Criminal
Typical monthly conditions based on long-term observed climate normals.
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°C | 10°C | -- |
| Feb | 19°C | 10°C | -- |
| Mar | 21°C | 12°C | -- |
| Apr | 25°C | 15°C | -- |
| May | 28°C | 18°C | -- |
| Jun | 30°C | 21°C | -- |
| Jul | 31°C | 22°C | -- |
| Aug | 32°C | 23°C | -- |
| Sep | 31°C | 22°C | -- |
| Oct | 28°C | 19°C | -- |
| Nov | 24°C | 15°C | -- |
| Dec | 20°C | 12°C | -- |
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Benghazi.