Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 °C | 18.4 °C | 10 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| February | 17.9 °C | 17.1 °C | 7 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| March | 20.1 °C | 16.8 °C | 6 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| April | 24.1 °C | 17.5 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 27.3 °C | 19.7 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 29.9 °C | 23.2 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 31.6 °C | 26 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 31.7 °C | 27.3 °C | 2 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 29.8 °C | 26.6 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 27.1 °C | 24.8 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 23 °C | 22.7 °C | 6 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| December | 18.9 °C | 20.3 °C | 9 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
Nearby in August
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
Visa required before departure. Passport valid until your return date. FCDO advises against all travel. Visa from the Libyan Embassy in London; passports showing travel to Israel are not accepted; register with police in a week.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 21 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Area advised against except essential travel
Darnah lies in an area advised against except for essential travel. Areas concerned: the whole country; Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Derna and Misrata are advised against except for essential travel.
Official advice updated 21 July 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · None.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Darnah in August?
The sea averages 27.3°C in August — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Darnah in August?
Expect 31.7°C in the afternoon and 24.3°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Darnah in August?
Around 2 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 6% of days.