Travel advisory · LibyaGovernments advise against all travel to Libya.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Benghazi · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
- Sirte · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France
Also named by one government: Beni Walid (Spain), Cirenaica (Spain), Derna (Spain), Fezán (Spain), Ghadames (Spain), Ghat (Spain), Misrata (France), Sebha (Spain), Southern border zones with Chad, Niger, Sudan, Algeria and southern Tunisia (Spain), Tripoli (UK), Tripolitania (Spain), Ubari (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | advises against all travel | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 4: Do Not Travel | Aug 31, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | AVOID ALL TRAVEL | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Reisewarnung: vor Reisen nach Libyen wird gewarnt | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel (level 4 of 4) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Formellement déconseillé (le reste du pays, y compris Tripoli) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Libya
Libya is a North African country on the Mediterranean, known for Roman and Greek ruins on the coast and desert oases such as Ghadames.
Libya is a large country on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, in the Maghreb. Tripoli, in the west, is the capital and largest city, with over a million people. Most of the country is desert, but most major cities sit along a coastline of about 1,770 km, the longest Mediterranean coast of any African country.
The ancient cities are the main reason to go. Leptis Magna, a Roman city near Tripoli, reached its height in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Sabratha, Cyrene and other Greek and Roman sites along the coast are among the best-preserved in the Mediterranean. Cyrene lies near the Green Mountain, a forested highland in the east. Ghadames is an important desert oasis. Tourism is still underdeveloped, and services are limited. The northern coast has a milder Mediterranean climate, while the interior has very hot summers and cool winters. Check the security situation and entry rules before you plan, because the country has two rival governments and armed groups control parts of it.
Five things to know before Libya
- Read the current travel advisory first
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to all or large parts of Libya. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
- Arrange a visa through an embassy
Visitors need a visa before travel. Because of the political situation, visas issued abroad may not be recognized at every entry point.
- Check your passport for Israel stamps
A passport showing previous travel to Israel will not be accepted for travel to Libya.
- Register with the police within a week
Visitors must register with the police within one week of arrival. Sponsoring companies usually arrange it.
- Bring cash; cards do not work
Foreign bank cards do not work at ATMs or banks, and currency exchange is tightly restricted. Declare cash above $10,000 on arrival.
Libya travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Tunis, Carthage, El Jem and the desert, to the west
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Read the guideVisas and entryEmbassy visa, police registration and Israel stamp rule
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When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear5 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°Cool, wetJanuaryClear
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
- FebruaryClear4 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°CoolFebruaryClear
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- MarchClear4 rainy daysHigh22°Low13°MildMarchClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilClear3 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°WarmAprilClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- MayClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low19°Warm, dryMayClear
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- JuneClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low23°HotJuneClear
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low25°HotJulyClear
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low25°HottestAugustClear
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°HotSeptemberClear
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- OctoberClear5 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°WarmOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 27 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh23°Low16°MildNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 27 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberClear7 rainy daysHigh19°Low12°Cool, wetDecemberClear
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 45 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
Average daily high and low in Tripoli, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Libya
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
21
- Feels like
- 17°
- Humidity
- 58%
- Wind
- 26 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Tripoli
10:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today23°17°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue22°18°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 22°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed25°17°8%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Thu26°19°9%Thursday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 9%.
- Fri22°19°20%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 22°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sat23°17°23%Saturday: Fog. High 23°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Sun26°16°10%Sunday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 10%.
Updated 08:05 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 6.428 LYD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Libya FAQ
Is it safe to travel to Libya right now?
Governments including the UK and US advise against travel to Libya. The UK advises against all travel to most of the country and all but essential travel to a few cities. Read the current official advisory before any plans.
Do I need a visa for Libya?
Yes. Arrange it through a Libyan embassy before travel, and check that it will be recognized at your entry point.
Will travel insurance cover a trip to Libya?
Most policies exclude areas where your government advises against travel. Specialist cover exists; get the terms in writing.
Can I use a bank card in Libya?
No. Foreign cards do not work at ATMs or banks, so visitors bring cash and change it through official channels.
What are Libya's main historic sites?
The Roman cities of Leptis Magna and Sabratha, the Greek city of Cyrene and the old town of Ghadames, all UNESCO World Heritage sites.