Coldest Cities in Libya

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Libya

1 Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār 63 61°F

2 Shahhat 63 61°F

3 Al Abraq 63 62°F

4 Qandūlah 63 62°F

5 Al Bayḑā’ 63 62°F

6 Wardāmah 63 62°F

7 Jardas al ‘Abīd 66 62°F

8 Al Qubbah 70 63°F

9 Qaşr Lībiyā 63 63°F

10 Al Marj 66 64°F

11 Qaryat al Bayyāḑah 66 64°F

12 Massah 63 64°F

13 Al Abyār 66 65°F

14 Sūsah 63 65°F

15 Abū Zayyān 80 65°F

16 Al Aşābi‘ah 80 65°F

17 Jādū 80 65°F

18 Umm Sā'ad 79 66°F

19 Ar Rujbān 80 66°F

20 Zintan 80 66°F

21 Al Bardīyah 79 66°F

22 Martūbah 70 66°F

23 Ar-Raḥaībāt 80 66°F

24 Al Qawāsim 80 66°F

25 Gharyan 80 66°F

26 Al Khaḑrā’ 82 66°F

27 Darnah 70 66°F

28 Tarhuna 82 66°F

29 Kiklah 80 67°F

30 Yafran 80 67°F

31 Kambūt 79 67°F

32 Tūkrah 66 67°F

33 Sīdī aş Şayd 77 67°F

34 Tobruk 79 67°F

35 Mizdah 80 67°F

36 Nālūt 74 68°F

37 Bin Jawwād 76 68°F

38 Al Ḩurshah 68 68°F

39 Az Zāwīyah 68 68°F

40 Zawiya 68 68°F

41 Al Māyah 81 68°F

42 An Nāşirīyah 81 68°F

43 Ar Rayāyinah 80 68°F

44 Az Zahrā’ 81 68°F

45 Kābāw 74 68°F

46 Qarqūzah 68 68°F

47 Şurmān 68 68°F

48 Umm ar Rizam 70 68°F

49 Msalātah 82 68°F

50 Al Ajaylat 67 68°F

51 Al ‘Azīzīyah 81 68°F

52 Al Jumayl 67 68°F

53 Daryānah 69 68°F

54 Şabrātah 68 68°F

55 Sīdī Bin Zīnah 67 68°F

56 Zalţan 67 68°F

57 Zillah 64 68°F

58 Zuwarah 67 68°F

59 Qaryat Sulūq 69 68°F

60 As Sawānī 81 68°F

61 Janzūr 81 68°F

62 Qaşr Bin Ghashīr 77 68°F

63 Tājūrā’ 77 68°F

64 Tripoli 77 68°F

65 Qaşr al Qarabūllī 77 68°F

66 Al-'Alūaṣ 82 69°F

67 Qamīnis 69 69°F

68 Qaşr Khiyār 77 69°F

69 Benghazi 69 69°F

70 Al Khums 82 69°F

71 Sirte 76 69°F

72 Tījī 74 69°F

73 Bani Walid 72 69°F

74 Daraj 74 69°F

75 Az Zuwaytīnah 83 69°F

76 Misratah 72 69°F

77 Waddān 64 69°F

78 Ajdabiya 83 69°F

79 Al Burayqah 83 69°F

80 Zliten 72 69°F

81 Hūn 64 70°F

82 Sūknah 64 70°F

83 Ghadames 74 72°F

84 Awjilah 83 72°F

85 Al Jadīd 75 72°F

86 Barqin 78 72°F

87 Sabha 75 72°F

88 Brak 78 73°F

89 Jālū 83 73°F

90 Qīrah 78 73°F

91 Tamzāwah 78 73°F

92 Umm al Arānib 73 73°F

93 Wādī 'Utbah 73 73°F

94 Murzuk 73 73°F

95 Al Ghurayfah 84 73°F

96 Tāzirbū 65 74°F

97 Ubari 84 74°F

98 Al Qaţrūn 73 74°F

99 Tarāghin 73 74°F

100 Al Jawf 65 74°F

The coldest cities in Libya experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār has an average annual temperature of just 61°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 61°F average, Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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