Weather & climate · Beirut
Best Time to Visit Lebanon
May to June and October
The best time to visit Lebanon is May to June and October, when daytime highs in Beirut are around 25–28°C. July to September are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (9°C at night), and January the wettest with about 115 mm of rain.
30°C
Warmest: August
9°C
Coldest nights: January
455 mm
Rain per year
115 mm
Wettest: January
Lebanon weather by month
- Jan14°C9°C115 mm
- Feb15°C9°C82 mm
- Mar17°C11°C43 mm
- Apr20°C13°C23 mm
- May25°C17°C9 mm
- Jun28°C20°C2 mm
- Jul30°C22°C0 mm
- Aug30°C23°C1 mm
- Sep28°C21°C5 mm
- Oct25°C19°C23 mm
- Nov20°C15°C56 mm
- Dec16°C11°C96 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 9°C | 115 mm | 72% | 60% | Fair |
| February | 15°C | 9°C | 82 mm | 71% | 59% | Fair |
| March | 17°C | 11°C | 43 mm | 69% | 52% | Fair |
| April | 20°C | 13°C | 23 mm | 65% | 46% | Fair |
| May | 25°C | 17°C | 9 mm | 60% | 34% | Best time |
| June | 28°C | 20°C | 2 mm | 57% | 18% | Best time |
| July | 30°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 59% | 17% | Good |
| August | 30°C | 23°C | 1 mm | 64% | 20% | Good |
| September | 28°C | 21°C | 5 mm | 63% | 21% | Good |
| October | 25°C | 19°C | 23 mm | 62% | 33% | Best time |
| November | 20°C | 15°C | 56 mm | 62% | 44% | Fair |
| December | 16°C | 11°C | 96 mm | 69% | 55% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Beirut (33.87, 35.5). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Lebanon have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lebanon?
May to June and October. The best time to visit Lebanon is May to June and October, when daytime highs in Beirut are around 25–28°C. July to September are also a good time to go. August is the warmest month (30°C by day), January the coldest (9°C at night), and January the wettest with about 115 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Lebanon?
August, with average highs of 30°C in Beirut.
What is the coldest month in Lebanon?
January, when nights drop to about 9°C and days reach 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lebanon?
January with about 115 mm; July is the driest (0 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Lebanon?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 14°C by day and 115 mm of rain.
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