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Maher A. A. Abdussalam · Public domain

Benghazi

Libya · BEN

Libya's second city, on the Mediterranean's southern shore.

About

Benghazi is the second-largest city in Libya as well as the largest city in Cyrenaica, with an estimated population of 859,000 in 2023. Located on the Gulf of Sidra in the Mediterranean, Benghazi is also a major seaport.

Source: Wikipedia — Benghazi (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • affordability · excellent

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

  • Jan63°F9d wet
  • Feb65°F6d wet
  • Mar69°F4d wet
  • Apr77°F1d wet
  • May82°F2d wet
  • Jun85°F0d wet
  • Jul87°F0d wet
  • Aug89°F0d wet
  • Sep86°F2d wet
  • Oct82°F3d wet
  • Nov74°F4d wet
  • Dec67°F10d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Plan the trip

Fly into Benina International Airport (BEN), about 12 mi away.

Nearby destinations

The closest places to Benghazi we have written up.

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