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Ideal 85 / 100
66%
34%
Ideal 66% Comfortable 34%
Best spot: Jabal al Gharbi District — 93
Typical conditions: 82
Cities: 34 Regions: 22 Updated: 29 Sep, 14:21 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 34 cities in Libya by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 22 regions of Libya by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Libya by VanSky Regions of Libya

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Gharyan
Jabal al Gharbi District
92
Darnah
Derna District
92
Al Marj
Marj District
91
Nālūt
Nalut District
90
Al Bayḑā’
Jabal al Akhdar
90
Benghazi
Benghazi District
89
Tarhuna
Murqub
86
Msalātah
Murqub
86
Tobruk
Butnan District
83
Hūn
Jufra
80
As Sawānī
Jafara
80
Tripoli
Tripoli District
80
Ajdabiya
Al Wahat District
78
Al Ḩurshah
Zawiya District
78
Şurmān
Zawiya District
78

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Al Marj 91
  2. 2 Gharyan 92
  3. 3 Nālūt 90
  4. 4 Benghazi 89
  5. 5 Tarhuna 86

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Zuwarah 70
  2. 2 Ghat 54
  3. 3 Al Jumayl 69
  4. 4 Şabrātah 75
  5. 5 Al Ajaylat 77

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Libya for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Libya?
Weather data for all cities in Libya is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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