Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5 °C | 18.3 °C | 6 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| February | 17.7 °C | 17.1 °C | 5 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| March | 19.5 °C | 16.9 °C | 5 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| April | 22.6 °C | 17.6 °C | 1 day | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| May | 25.1 °C | 19.9 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 27.5 °C | 23.2 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 29.3 °C | 25.8 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| August | 29.9 °C | 27.2 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| September | 28.7 °C | 26.7 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 26.2 °C | 24.9 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 22.7 °C | 22.7 °C | 4 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| December | 18.6 °C | 20.4 °C | 7 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
Nearby in May
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: all travel
Tobruk lies in an area where authorities advise against all 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 Tobruk in May?
The sea averages 19.9°C in May — too cold for most swimmers.
How hot is Tobruk in May?
Expect 25.1°C in the afternoon and 17.6°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Tobruk in May?
Around 1 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 4% of days.